Fine Books & Manuscripts

SHELLEY, Percy Bysshe (1792–1822). The Works of…, with his life. London: John Ascham, 1834. 2 volumes, 12mo in sixes. Half–title in Vol. I (contemporary inscription above title), engraved portrait frontispiece and an engraved additional title in Vol. I. Later full burgundy straight grain morocco framed in gilt, raised bands gilt, compartments framed in gilt with center– and cornerpieces gilt, all edges gilt, marbled endpapers (scant pale spotting to text). UNAUTHORISED EDITION preceding Mary Shelley’s authorized collected edition by five years and includes the 26pp. Life; plus the title and 6pp. of preface to Posthumous Poems which was republished in that same year. A RARE EDITION. Not in Wise. From the private library of a prominent Chicago collector, part II.