Samuel Rogers — Italy, a Poem

Paris, Baudry's European Library, 1840 . First edition. Hardback. The first Paris edition of this epic poem inspired by English poet Samuel Rogers's own tours of Italy. The first Paris edition of this work, illustrated with seventy-five vignette woodcuts. A poem inspired by the author's own tours of Italy during which time he kept a full diary of events and impressions. He spent time in Naples as well as visiting Byron and Shelley at Pisa.The work was at first a failure, but Rogers was determined to make it a success and so enlarged and revised the poem, as well as commissioning illustrations. Written by Samuel Rogers, a celebrated English poet during his lifetime.Retaining the original half title. In a half morocco binding, with marbled paper covered boards. Fading to back strip, with light rubbing to front joint. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright, with only the odd spot. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .