Various Contributors — Odes and Sonnets Illustrated

London, Routledge Warne & Routledge , 1863. Cloth. A charming and scarce anthology of odes and sonnets, profusely illustrated with pictures by Birket Foster and designs by John Sliegh. A charming anthology of illustrated odes and sonnets, a scarce early edition of 1863, originally published in 1859.Some of the sonnets included are 'On Time' by Milton, 'To Daffodils,' by Herrick, 'on Solitude' by Pope, and 'Sweet is the Rose' by Spenser as well as many others. Themed around nature. This work is profusely illustrated in text in full colour, with pictures by Birket Foster and ornamental designs by John Sliegh. An incredibly charming work. In the original publisher's gilt tooled cloth binding. Externally very smart with only minor shelf wear and some bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. The cloth to the spine has slightly darkened. Internally, the hinges are slightly loose but firm to the half title, otherwise firmly bound. The pages are clean with only a touch of age toning, as usual. Profusely illustrated in text in full colour, with pictures by Birket Foster and ornamental designs by John Sliegh. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Birket Foster; John Sliegh. Very Good Indeed .