Poetic Sketches, Thomas Gent — 2nd Edition

£215.00

Poetic Sketches, Thomas Gent — 2nd Edition

Name: Poetic Sketches, Thomas Gent — 2nd Edition
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Publication: London, Neptune Press (Printed for Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme), 1808

Formatting: 12mo, pp. [viii], 140.

Condition Report: Good. The period half-leather binding, while fundamentally sound and tight, exhibits noticeable rubbing and shelf-wear to the waved-paper boards, alongside bumping and mild exposure to the corners. The leather spine shows surface cracking, moderate loss to the head and tail, and fading to the gilt bands, which is characteristic of honest handling over two centuries. Internally, the text block remains remarkably tight and square. The pages are predominantly bright, displaying only mild age-toning, faint, intermittent foxing, and minor offsetting typical of early 19th-century paper stock. The endpapers possess a charming historical patina, and the hinges remain perfectly secure without any splitting.

Catalogue Note: This Second Edition of Thomas Gent's Poetic Sketches is an appealing piece of early 19th-century literature, originally printed locally by Keymer and Sloman of Yarmouth for the broader metropolitan market.

This particular volume is exceptionally noteworthy for its provenance; it bears a contemporary ink presentation inscription on the title page reading: "From the Author to Lieut. Bamber R.N." The front free endpaper features a subsequent familial ownership signature of "R. J. Bamber", dated 1841, suggesting the volume was kept affectionately within the Bamber family for decades.

Thomas Gent (1780–1852) was a recognised Yarmouth poet whose work occasionally referenced maritime themes and national heroes, making this presentation to a Royal Navy Lieutenant particularly fitting. While standard, unsigned copies of Gent's work appear infrequently on the open market, inscribed presentation copies from the author are undeniably scarce and offer a tangible link to Georgian naval history. The unadorned, half-leather secondary binding with early waved-paper boards reflects standard provincial finishing of the period.

An evocative collection of miscellaneous poetry from the early 19th century, Thomas Gent's Poetic Sketches traverses themes of melancholy reflection, naval tribute, and pastoral beauty. Written by a celebrated Yarmouth poet, this collection captures the shifting romantic sensibilities of the Georgian era, offering an authentic, lyrical glimpse into the provincial and maritime world of England.

Book Condition: Good

Book Authors: Thomas Gent

Book Publisher: Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Antiquarian

Genre: Poetry

Book edition: Second Edition

Signed: Yes

Book Pages: 140

Book Publication Year: 1808

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Book Binding: Hardcover (Half-Leather)

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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