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BROWNING, Robert (1812-1889). Bells and Pomegranates. Parts I-VIII. London: 1841-1846.
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BROWNING, Robert (1812-1889). Bells and Pomegranates. Parts I-VIII. London: 1841-1846.
First edition of Browning's most important book, in a fine morocco gilt binding by Sangorski and Sutcliffe. The Kalbfleisch copy. The general half title, originally issued with Part II, is bound at the front. This collection contains many of Brownings most famous poems, including the much-anthologized "My Last Duchess." Hayward 253.
Eight parts in one volume, octavo. Half title, part titles. Blue morocco with gilt pomegranate design by Sangorski & Sutcliffe (light wear at lower joint); custom slipcase and chemise. Provenance: Charles C. Kalbfleisch (1868-1943, morocco bookplate; his sale, Parke-Bernet, 10 January 1944) – W. L. Stancliffe (bookplate).
First edition of Browning's most important book, in a fine morocco gilt binding by Sangorski and Sutcliffe. The Kalbfleisch copy. The general half title, originally issued with Part II, is bound at the front. This collection contains many of Brownings most famous poems, including the much-anthologized "My Last Duchess." Hayward 253.
Eight parts in one volume, octavo. Half title, part titles. Blue morocco with gilt pomegranate design by Sangorski & Sutcliffe (light wear at lower joint); custom slipcase and chemise. Provenance: Charles C. Kalbfleisch (1868-1943, morocco bookplate; his sale, Parke-Bernet, 10 January 1944) – W. L. Stancliffe (bookplate).
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