Thomas Moore — Lalla Rookh, an Oriental Romance

London, George Routledge & Sons, 1885. Leather. A splendidly illustrated edition of Thomas Moore's verse Lalla Rookh, bound in leather. 'Lalla Rookh' is an Oriental romance narrative poem, taking its title from the heroine of the frame tale, who was the fictitious daughter of 17th century emperor Aurangzeb of the Mughal empire. Thomas Moore (1779-1852) was an Irish poet and lyricist, and published this work in 1818. This poem has been adapted into film, operas and cantatas, and earned the highest price thus far for a poem, increasing Moore's renown considerably.Richly illustrated, with artists including W. B. Closson, J. Wells Champney, Robert Blum and Hy. Sandham. Containing illustrated borders and vignette engravings to every other page.Collated, complete.A stunning copy of this work. In a full morocco binding. Externally generally smart, with some wear to the boards and edges. Ownership bookplate to the front pastedown. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with a small tidemark to the bottom of pages 239 onwards. Very Good . Ill.: Various. Very Good .