1889: Poetical Works by Elizabeth Barrett Barrett (Mrs. E. B. Browning)

1889: Poetical Works by Elizabeth Barrett Barrett (Mrs. E. B. Browning), published in London by George Routledge and Sons.

Half leather hardcover volume, leather spine and corners, gilt lettering and ornamentation on spine.

There is an ink inscription on the front end page, dated to 1890:

“Annie J. Poole.

In affectionate remembrance

From S. M. & E. Pearce.

Dec. 19th 1890”

There are no other markings in the book.

Fore-edges painted, same colour and design as endpages and cover. There is a rip separating the front cover from the spine, but thread is keeping the cover attached.

There is a rubbed off spot on back cover.

The bookblock itself is in a fine condition with minimal wear.