Samuel Rogers — Italy, a Poem

London, Edward Moxon, 1839 . Leather. A handsomely bound example of this epic poem inspired by English poet Samuel Rogers's own tours of Italy, with vignette illustrations throughout. First published in 1882, this is a poem inspired by the author's own tours of Italy, during which time he kept a full diary of events and impressions. He spent time in Naples as well as visiting Byron and Shelley at Pisa.The work was at first a failure, but Rogers was determined to make it a success and so enlarged and revised the poem, as well as commissioning illustrations. Written by Samuel Rogers, a celebrated English poet during his lifetime.With vignette illustrations throughout engraved by J. Thompson from drawings by T. Stothard. In a half straight grain morocco binding, with gilt detailing to back strip, and marbled paper covered boards. Light rubbing to boards, with head of front joint starting, and board firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright, with light handling marks to title page. Very Good . Ill.: J. Thompson; L. Clennell; T. Stothard. Very Good .