The Works Of That Famous English Poet, Mr. Edmond Spenser Spenser, Edmund

1679 RARE Edmund Spenser 1ed Fairy Queen Shephards Calendar FOLIO Provenance For there is nothing lost, that may be found, if sought. Edmund Spenser, The Faerie Queene Edmund Spenser is one of the most well-known 16th-century English poets. His most-famous poem, The Faerie Queene is one of fantasy and allegory that celebrated the Tudors and Queen Elizabeth. Spenser explores human emotion, consciousness, and conflict and drew much of his influence from Italian greats Ariosto and Tasso. This 1679 first complete works edition contains not only The Fairy Queen , but also works such as The Shephards Calendar , Complaints , and Amoretti and Epithalamion . A valuable and highly desirable printing of Spenser! Item number: #25207 Price: $1500 SPENSER, Edmund The works of that famous English poet, Mr. Edmond Spenser London : Printed by Henry Hills for Jonathan Edwin, 1679. First edition! Details: Collation: Complete with all pages o [10], 339, [1]; 16; [8], 258 (i.e., 256), 369-391, [3] Shepherds Calendar is mispaginated as expected o Works have separate, dated title pages (each dated 1678) The Fairy Queen (in two parts) Daphnaida Complaints Prosopopoia Shepherds Calendar Amoretti and Epithalamion Four Hymns Brittain s Ida Originally ascribed to Spenser, but written by Phineas Fletcher References: Lowndes 2477; van Es, Companion to Spenser Studies, p.270; Wilkinson I, p. 132; Wing S 4965; ESTC R 7177 Provenance: Armorial bookplate Sr. William Robinson Knight, 1704 o Sir William Robinson (1644 1712) was a British architect, military engineer and politician. He held several posts in the Dublin Castle administration, including as Surveyor General of Ireland from 1671 until 1700. He was an influential figure in the development of classical architecture in Ireland, designing many buildings in the English Baroque-style, particularly in Dublin. Robinson was knighted in 1702 and was appointed to the Privy Council of Ireland the same year. Language: English / Latin Binding: Leather; tight and secure Size: ~13in X 8.25in (33cm x 21cm) 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! 25207 Photos available upon request.