Giorgione Di Castel Chiuso [Peter Bayley] — Sketches from St. George&Apos;S Fields. First and Second Series.

London, Stodart and Steuart; R. and M. Stodart , 1820-1 . First edition. Hardback. A scarce pair of first editions containing the poetry of Peter Bayley, writing under his pseudonym, Giorgione di Castel Chiuso. The First and Second series. The first edition. First and Second series. Illustrated throughout with charming in-text illustrations. A collection of poetry from Giorgione Di Castel Chiuso, the pseudonym for English author , Peter Bayley. It was after his time in prison for debt that he turned his attentions to literature, subsequently becoming the editor of the weekly periodical 'Museum&apos. This particular collection of verse is comprised of the various phases of London life, displaying the poets increase antiquarian and social interest. Rebound in paper-covered boards, retaining the half titles and publisher's advertisements to the rear of each work. Rebound in paper-covered boards, retaining the half titles and publisher's advertisements. Endpapers renewed. Externally, lovely, with a little fading to the spines and the odd mark. Bookplate to front paste downs. The odd mark to fore edge. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright, with the occasional spotting or handling mark. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .