William Falconer — The Shipwreck and Other Poems

London, Sold by R. Jennings; T. Tegg; A K. Newman and Co. and Others , 1821. Leather. A pocket book containing an early edition of this poetry from Scottish maritime poet, William Falconer. A smart pocket book poetical collection of works from Scottish epic poet William Falconer. Containing The Shipwreck, which was dedicated to the then rear-admiral the Duke of York. Falconer's other works largely concerned life at sea, inspired by his life as a sailor. Bound in full textured calf with gilt to the spine. With an added engraved title page, illustrated by Corbould, dated 1822.Contemporary ink inscription dated 1824 to the front endpaper. In full textured calf binding. Externally, smart, with wear to the extremities, heaviest to the spine. Marks to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright. Scattered spotting to the first and last few leaves, with the occasional light spotting throughout. Tide marks to the first few leaves. Contemporary ink inscription to the front endpaper. Good . Ill.: None. Good .