Another proof copy, inlaid to quarto, and illustrated by the insertion of one hundred and twenty-six plates and an autograph letter of the author. Many of the original illustrations by Turner and Stothard are duplicated on India paper, and a large proportion of the portraits and views inserted are first proofs.
ROGERS, Samuel.—Human Life, a poem. By Samuel Rogers. London: John Murray, . . . 1819. Post 8vo, boards, uncut edges.
First edition, large and thick paper copy.
ROGERS, Samuel.—Italy, a Poem . . . London: printed for Longman. . . . [and] John Murray 1822 [-'28.] Small 8vo, two volumes in one, red levant morocco, gilt back, gilt top, uncut edges, by Bedford.
First edition of both parts.
ROGERS, Samuel.—Italy, a poem. By Samuel Rogers. London: printed for T. Cadell, . . . 1830. Crown 8vo, original boards, uncut edges.
First issue of the fourth (?) edition, but the first with the engravings by Finden, Goodall, Wallis, and ten others after the designs of Stothard, Turner, Vasari (1), and Captain Batty (1).
The tomb on page 91 should be on page 88. Later issues transpose the vignettes.
ROGERS, Samuel.—Italy, a Poem. 1830. [8vo] extended to two volumes, 4to, blue levant morocco, back and sides covered with a typical Grolier pattern, gilt edges, by David.
Another copy, inlaid on Whatman paper to quarto size, with one hundred and ninety-two inserted plates, including double and triple states of the Turner and Stothard illustrations, scenes and views, proofs on India paper, and numerous portraits. An immaculate collection of proofs and engraver's etchings.