1870 1st HUGE Thomas Hood Poems Gustave Doré

1870 1st HUGE Thomas Hood Poems Gustave Doré Illustrated Elephant Folio

Thomas Hood was a poet and British humorist. Hood wrote humorously on many contemporary issues often in the form of poetry. This self-titled book is a collection of poems with illustrations by famous French artist, Gustave Doré. Doré was most known for his incredible woodcut engravings. He established himself as a prolific 19th-century illustrated and artist and the demand for his work was escalating. ‘Thomas Hood’ includes the poems:

The Bridge of Sighs

The Lady's Dream

The Dream of Eugene Aram

Ruth

Ode to Melancholy

Queen Mab

The Haunted House

The Song of the Shirt

This 1870 first edition is illustrated with 9 photographic plates by Gustave Doré bound in a decorated blue cloth!

Item number: #8780

Price: $350

HOOD, Thomas

Thomas Hood

London: E. Moxon, Son and CO., 1870.

Details:

Collation: Complete with all pages

[4], 63, [1]

9 photographic plates

Language: English

Binding: Hardcover; secure

Visible repair at inner hinges

Size: ~16in X 12in (41cm x 30cm)

Our Guarantee:

Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.

Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!

8780
Condition Report: Excellent.