first edition
1877 · London
by Patmore, Coventry
London: George Bell and Sons, 1877. First edition. First edition. Original brown blind-stamped cloth, gilt lettering on spine. ASSOCIATION COPY INSCRIBED, TO JOHN RUSKIN ON A SHEET TIPPED-IN ("John Ruskin | with Coventry Patmore's | affectionate regards"). As well, there is a note on upper paste-down "From John Ruskin's Oxford Library 1880"), 10pp. separately paginated poems at the end with divisional title. With bookplate of Lewis Kennedy Morse, author. Paper label, slightly rubbed, spine faded, upper hinge slightly cracked, some offsetting, very good. Patmore's friendship with Ruskin is well-documented, sometimes heated, but always co-allies in the arts. Ruskin greatly admired Patmore's poetry, especially those presented in The Angel in the House.
(Inventory #: 3674)