A bower of delights : being interwoven verse and prose from the works of Nicholas Breton / the weaver Alexander B Grosart
1893, First Edition. Chicago ; London : A.C. McClurg ; E. Stock. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Bumped corners; front hinge starting somewhat. Half-title page ripped with loss at bottom; p.169 dog-eared. Remains well-preserved overall. Item #449319
Series; The Elizabethan library. Physical description; xxii, 176 pages : facsimile. Notes; "Our title page in its first portion is taken from a book semi-disclaimed by Breton, but nevertheless apt for these extracts. It was published in 1591, and was disclaimed in his 'Pilgramage to Paradise', albeit a quarrel with the publisher ... rather than the truth ... explains the ... disclaimer"--Note on verso of t.p., signed: A.B.G. Compiled by Alexander B. Grosart. Subjects; English poetry Early modern, 1500-1700. English prose literature Early modern, 1500-1700.
Price: €35.00