Eliza Cook — Melaia and Other Poems

London, Charles Tilt, 1840 . Leather. Illustrated throughout with engraved plates and in a charming full morocco binding, this is a wonderful early edition of Eliza Cook's collection of poetry. An illustrated edition of this work of poetry, which was first published two years prior. Illustrated with a frontispiece, engraved title page, and ten further plates. Collated, complete. A wonderful collection of poetry from Eliza Cook, an English author and poet associated with the Chartist movement, and a supporter of political freedom for women. With an advertisement leaf to the rear. With a gift inscription to Eliza Emma Balding to the front free endpaper. In a decorative full morocco binding with gilt detailing. Light rubbing to joints and back strip head and tail. Inscription to front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright, with the odd light handling mark or spot to pages facing plates. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .