Robert Southey — The Life of Nelson

London, Bickers and Son, 1883 . Leather. A smart, leather-bound edition of Southey's popular biography of Horatio Lord Nelson. In a contemporary full morocco binding. Illustrared with a frontispiece. A detailled account of the life of Horatio Lord Nelson, widely regarded as one of the greatest naval commanders in history. His unconventional tactics brought about various British naval victories, particularly during the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars. A commercial success since its original publication in 1813, the text has rarely been out of print. Written by the Romantic poet Robert Southey, who was also known as a prolific letter writer, literary scholar, historian and biographer. Southey held the position of Poet Laureate from 1813 until his death. In a contemporary full morocco binding. Contemporary gift inscription to the front free endpaper, dated 1886. Externally, smart with slight bumping and rubbing, resulting in minor loss of leather to the spine head and the beginnings of cracking to the front joint. Further marking to both boards. Internally, firmly bound. A little age toned but bright and clean overall with the occasional spot, more common to the first and last few pages. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .