William Cowper — The Task

London, John Sharpe, 1817. Leather. A finely bound early edition of William Cowper's noted blank verse poem 'The Task&apos. With an illustrated title page, and engraved title page to each of the six books of this poem.In a more recent binding. The six books are called 'The Sofa', 'The Timepiece', 'The Garden', 'The Winter Evening', 'The Winter Morning Walk' and The Winter Walk at Noon&apos.  A lovely copy of this important poem In a quarter calf binding, with paper covered boards. Light rubbing to the joints and to the head and tail of spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright. Occasional scattered spots to pages. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .