The Poetical Works of Thomas Hood

Not dated, but circa 1871. xxxi, 400pp. Red cloth-covered boards with raised titles and gilt and embossed decorations and gold colouring both to the front and spine of book, lovely imprint pattern on the back of book, all edges gilt, bevelled edges, tissue-guarded frontispiece, extra illustrated title page. There is a facsimile of Hood's handwriting as well as numerous small black and white illustrations. 12mo. Some light rubbing and rounding to the corners and spine ends. Some discolouration to the text block spray. Internally hinges cracked and a couple of lightly strained gutters. Gift inscription on label on front free endpaper, in a contemporary hand, and an embossed imprint; a further gift inscription, dated 1871, opposite the half-title. Faint and occasional spotting throughout. Contains a selection of poems by Thomas Hood.