Henry Carey — Songs & Poems

Berkshire, Golden Cockrell Press, 1924. Vellum. A smart copy of this limited edition collection of verses from English writer Henry Carey, with illustrations throughout. Limited to three hundred and eighty copies of which three hundred and fifty are for sale. This is number one hundred and fifty-seven. Illustrated throughout with numerous decorations and musical scores. A collection of verses from Henry Carey, an English poet, dramatist and composer. With titles such as A Bacchanalian Rant, Roger and Dolly, The Friendly Adviser, The Surly Peasant, and The Disparity of Youth and Age, amongst others. Illustrated by Robert John Gibbings, an Irish artist and author, noted for his work as a wood engraver and sculptor. In the original quarter vellum binding with paper covered boards. Externally, smart with light rubbing and minor bumping to the extremities. Light fading to the spine as is expected with ageing. The odd small mark to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with the odd small spot. Very Good . Ill.: Robert Gibbings. Very Good .