William Wordsworth; C. H. Herford — The Age of Wordsworth

London, George Bell and Sons, 1909. Cloth. An uncommon 1909 edition copy of C. H. Herford's 'Handbooks of English Literature', dedicated to Wordsworth. An uncommon copy of the 1909 edition, in lovely condition.Originally published in 1897, the popularity of this title has resulted in many reprints, out of which, this copy belongs to the 7th edition.Part of a larger series of 'Handbooks of English Literature', by C. H. Herford - an academic and professor of literature, with a long career of publications.Herford compiled the 'Handbooks' series as an educational tool - an intention mirrored in this title's dedication, addressing this publication to his students 'past and present&apos. Bound in original green cloth. Externally, in lovely condition. Slight shelf wear - subtle rubbing to extremities and spine. Crease to front board. Spotting and slight age toning to end papers. Ink inscription to front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Hinges slightly starting. Pages generally bright and clean, occasional spotting towards and at edges of text block. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .