1919 Elizabeth Barrett Browning Complete Poetical Works - Cambridge Edition Poetry Book

$125.00
This rare 1919 Cambridge Edition of Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s Complete Poetical Works features a stunning maroon cloth binding with intricate gold lettering and an ornate circular emblem on the front cover reading “Elizabeth Barrett Browning” surrounded by “Crown.” The spine displays “Browning’s Complete Poetical Works Cambridge Edition” in elegant gold script, showcasing classic Victorian-era craftsmanship from Houghton Mifflin, printed at Riverside Press.

Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861) was a renowned Victorian poet famous for works like Sonnets from the Portuguese (“How do I love thee?”) and Aurora Leigh. This comprehensive collection, edited by Harriet Waters Preston, spans about 548 pages including poems such as “The Seraphim,” “Lady Geraldine’s Courtship,” and “Casa Guidi Windows,” with an index. The Cambridge Edition of the Poets series used high-quality materials like top-edge gilt (likely present here) and often included frontispiece portraits.

Approximately 6” W x 8.5” H, with over a century of gentle aging adding patina.

In good antique condition with vibrant maroon boards, sharp gold detailing, and minimal wear visible — ideal for collectors or poetry lovers. No major tears, foxing, or inscriptions noted from photos; hinges appear solid. Published around 1900-1920 by Houghton Mifflin (Riverside Press, Cambridge, MA), this matches 1919 dating, predating reprints.
This rare 1919 Cambridge Edition of Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s Complete Poetical Works features a stunning maroon cloth binding with intricate gold lettering and an ornate circular emblem on the front cover reading “Elizabeth Barrett Browning” surrounded by “Crown.” The spine displays “Browning’s Complete Poetical Works Cambridge Edition” in elegant gold script, showcasing classic Victorian-era craftsmanship from Houghton Mifflin, printed at Riverside Press.

Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861) was a renowned Victorian poet famous for works like Sonnets from the Portuguese (“How do I love thee?”) and Aurora Leigh. This comprehensive collection, edited by Harriet Waters Preston, spans about 548 pages including poems such as “The Seraphim,” “Lady Geraldine’s Courtship,” and “Casa Guidi Windows,” with an index. The Cambridge Edition of the Poets series used high-quality materials like top-edge gilt (likely present here) and often included frontispiece portraits.

Approximately 6” W x 8.5” H, with over a century of gentle aging adding patina.

In good antique condition with vibrant maroon boards, sharp gold detailing, and minimal wear visible — ideal for collectors or poetry lovers. No major tears, foxing, or inscriptions noted from photos; hinges appear solid. Published around 1900-1920 by Houghton Mifflin (Riverside Press, Cambridge, MA), this matches 1919 dating, predating reprints.