Martin F. Tupper — Proverbial Philosophy

London, Thomas Hatchard, 1854. Cloth. A smart illustrated edition of Martin Tupper's Proverbial Philosophy in the scarce original binding. In the very scarce original cloth binding.With numerous detailed engraved illustrations throughout. Undated, dated from identical copies.This work is an illustrated collection of Tupper's works he referred to as "rhythmics" rather than poetry. It contains the first and second of the series, set out in two parts. Martin Farquhar Tupper's collection Proverbial Philosophy was a bestseller in the UK and North America for several decades, earning a title as one of Queen Victoria's favourite poets. In the original cloth binding. Externally, smart with fading to the cloth. Bumping and minor rubbing to the extremities. Scattered marks to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with a few scattered spots throughout. Very Good . Ill.: Numerous Illustrators. Very Good .