Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock; Joseph Collyer [trans.]; Mary Collyer [trans.] — The Messiah

Bungay, C. Brightly, 1808 . Leather. Illustrated with striking engraved plates, this is an early 19th century English language translation of Klopstock's epic poem about Jesus's salvation of mankind. Translated from the original German by Joseph Collyer and Mary Collyer. Illustrated with a frontispiece, vignette illustration to the title page, and five further engraved plates. Collated, complete. An early 19th century English languge translation of the epic poem 'The Messiah' from German poet Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock. The theme of the poem is the redemption of mankind, and the poem starts with Jesus's entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. This edition by design translates books 1 to 15 only of the work, omitting the final five cantos or books. In a half calf binding, with marbled paper covered boards. Rubbing to centre of boards. Front joint starting with board a touch tender, rear joint head and tail starting with boards firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Pages age toned, with instances of spotting and handling marks throughout. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .