William Cory — Ionica

London and Orpington, George Allen, 1891. Cloth. A smart, and limited edition collection of Cory's poetry, in light green cloth, and half paper vellum binding. A limited edition, of which one hundred copies were printed, this being number 40.Bound in half paper vellum and light green cloth binding, this edition is printed on handmade paper, some leaves of which are unopened.With the bookplate of Robert and Evelyn Benson to front paste down. Both were noted art collectors, with this bookplate designed by artist and author Laurence Housman. This is a collected edition, retracting and expanding on two previously printed volumes of Cory's poetry, including works originally published anonymously. The Ionica showcases Cory's classically influenced style, and sensibilities, also reflected in his practice while employed in education Green cloth and half paper vellum binding. Externally smart. Very light bumping to spine. Small red marks to back board. Spotting to boards. Prior collectors' bookplate, and green name inscription to front endpapers. Minor browning along the page edges. Internally, pages very bright and clean. Firmly bound, with very occasional handling marks. Minor browning along the page edges. Very slight spotting to final few pages. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .