{"product_id":"the-poetical-works-of-george-herbert-and-reginald-heber-gall-inglis-ca-1870","title":"The Poetical Works of George Herbert and Reginald Heber | Gall \u0026 Inglis ca. 1880","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA richly decorated Victorian edition of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Poetical Works of George Herbert and Reginald Heber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, published by Gall \u0026amp; Inglis in London and Edinburgh around 1880.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis substantial volume brings together the work of two major figures in English religious poetry. George Herbert (1593-1633) was a poet and Anglican priest and is considered one of the most famous metaphysical poets of the 17th century. Reginald Heber (1783-1826), Bishop of Calcutta, gained fame primarily for his religious poetry and hymns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe edition contains biographical memoirs and is illustrated with steel engravings. Particularly attractive is the original red-brown publisher's binding, richly decorated with black ornamentation and gold lettering. Centrally located on the front cover is a large gilded decoration with the names Herbert \u0026amp; Heber. The spine is also elaborately decorated and the edges of the pages are fully gilded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA characteristic Victorian edition in which religious literature, book illustration and decorative bookbinding come together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003eTitle: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Poetical Works of George Herbert and Reginald Heber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthors: George Herbert (1593-1633) and Reginald Heber (1783-1826)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Gall \u0026amp; Inglis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace: London and Edinburgh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: ca. 1880\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject: English poetry, religious poetry, Christian literature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrations: steel engravings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinding: original decorated publisher's binding in red-brown cloth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecoration: black ornamentation and gold lettering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePage edges: fully gilded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: ca. 18.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness: ca. 3.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: Victorian, late 19th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: fair to good antiquarian condition with foxing, signs of age and wear to the spine and edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ziggy's Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53202508677459,"sku":"AB0707008","price":48.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0412\/2451\/files\/IMG_6033.jpg?v=1773017938","url":"https:\/\/ziggyswarehouse.com\/en-it\/products\/the-poetical-works-of-george-herbert-and-reginald-heber-gall-inglis-ca-1870","provider":"Ziggy's Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}