BROWNING, ROBERT — The Ring and the Book

New York: The Heritage Press, 1949. Hardcover. A handsome, illustrated Heritage Press edition in slipcase of the lengthy poem of Robert Browning. Presented in twelve books, this is the story of the life and trial of Count Guido Franceschini and other characters in Rome. Per D. A. Ross, within this work Browning's ".deepest insight into womanhood" is displayed. With engraved illustrations by Carl Schultheiss and an introduction by Edward Dowden. Sandglass leaflet is not present. --- In reddish paper-covered boards backed in green cloth. Leaves tinted pale yellow; black titling on spine. Volume housed in black paper-covered slipcase. --- With sunned spine, else a tightly-bound, unmarked copy. Slipcase with scuffing, is otherwise structurally sound. (NOTE: Due to the weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested.) ; Octavo - 8 to 9 in. tall; xxii, 690 pages. Very Good+ .