This is a two volume, 1863, important biograohy of the poet. Volume One: Brown decorated cloth boards with gilt lettering to spine and front. Boards are generally in good order, just a little shelfwear. Corners are bumped. Edgewear, especially along the spine edges where the cloth is splitting. Spine is faded with bumping to ends. Both inner hinges are cracked, but holding. Textblock is in good condition, clean and tight. 389 pp. Previous owner's bookplate. Previous owner's mark to title page. Volume Two: Brown decorated cloth boards with gilt lettering to spine and front. Boards are generally in good order, just a little shelfwear. Corners are bumped, edges are worn. Spine is faded with bumping to ends. Front inner hinge is cracked, but holding. Textblock is in good condition, clean and tight. 268 pp + illustration section. Previous owner's bookplate. Previous owner's mark to title page. Additional photos are available upon request. When securely packed this item will weigh in the region of 1875g. (YBP Ref: 032857:15)