The Temple; Sacred Poems & Private Ejaculations, George Herbert, Pickering, London, 1850

The poetic works of George Herbert (1593-1633), a Church of England priest. First published in 1633. 

The Temple; Sacred Poems & Private Ejaculations, by Mr. George Herbert.

Published by Pickering, London, 1850. Printed by C. Whittingham, Chiswick. Unstated edition, but we believe this is probably Pickering's fourth edition.

A good full leather copy of this classic poetry work. With raised bands and morocco title label with gilt. Covers bumped, rubbed and scuffed and joints are worn, with covers bound weakly. Edges of spine have probably been reglued.

With marbled endpapers and matching edges to text block. Blank endpapers at either end of the book with signs of sticker/label removal. Frontispiece with some light staining.

Text is generally bright and clean throughout with some toning to edges and some fingered usage marks.

Text in English.

xxiii + 350pp.

Dimensions: Approximately 166mm  x 112mm x 25mm.

Weight: Approximately 376g.