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ROGERS, Samuel (1763–1855). The Poetical Works…, large paper edition with India proof plates. London and New York: George Routledge, 1869. 4to (279 x 203 mm). LARGE PAPER COPY. Illustrated with 128 INDIA PROOF PLATES from the designs of J.M.W. Turner and Thomas Stothard, laid down. Period full olive straight grain morocco gilt framed with ornate corner pieces, raised bands, compartments completely tooled in gilt, all edges gilt, turn-ins gilt, marbled endpapers, GILT STAMPED BY DE COVERLY BINDERY (spine darkened, occasional pale spotting). Provenance: From the private library of a local Chicago collector, part one.