Rev. George Crabbe — Tales

London, J. Hatchard , 1812. First edition. Leather. A calf-bound first edition of George Crabbe's poetical collection, 'Tales&apos. First edition. Bound in full tree calf, with decorative gilt to the boards, spine and dentelles.Two pages of publisher's advertisements to rear.A collection of verses by Rev. George Crabbe, including 'The Dumb Orators', 'Arabella', 'Jesse and Colin', 'The Struggles of Conscience', 'The Learned Boy', and others. Crabbe was an English poet and clergyman, best known for his early use of the realistic narrative form and his descriptions of middle and working-class life and people. Bound in full tree calf, with decorative gilt to the boards, spine and dentelles. Externally, generally smart, with a 2" crack to the tail of the joints, remaining firm. Moderate rubbing to the extremities. Bookplate of one William Legge to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean, with a few spots to the first and last leaves. Good . Ill.: None. Good .