Nonesuch Press; Miscellaneous Poems by Andrew Marvell, numbered limited edition, 1923

A handsome limited-edition Nonesuch Press printing of the poetry of Andrew Marvell - one of the most distinctive voices of seventeenth-century English literature and a notable parliamentarian of the Commonwealth period. Issued in 1923 in a strictly limited edition printed on Italian hand-made paper, this volume exemplifies the Nonesuch Press commitment to fine typography, restrained decoration and high-quality materials. An attractive and well-preserved copy, retaining the elegance and presence for which Nonesuch productions are justly admired.

Nonesuch Press; Miscellaneous Poems by Andrew Marvell, Esq., Late Member of the Honourable House of Commons.

Published by the Nonesuch Press, London, 1923 first edition. Numbered limited edition - 850 copies produced, of which 825 were for sale. This being number 618. Printed on Italian hand-made paper.

A good, attractive hardback with gilt decorated boards., covered in cream coloured paper stock. With some light soiling, and sunned areas. Binding is sound.

Text pages are bright and clean throughout with occasional scattered age spot. The rough cut edges are darkened with some spotting. With portrait frontispiece with tissue guard.

Text in English.

(iv) + 148pp + (2) Contents + (1) Publisher's advertisement.

Dimensions: Approximately 271mm high x 182mm wide x 18mm deep.

Weight: Approximately 540g.