A hardback Illustrated Edition of ‘The Minstrel’ a poem by James Beattie (1735-1806), engraved by the Brothers Dalziel after Myles Birket Foster (1825-1899) RWS, and published by George Routledge & Co., London, 1858. A decorative example with ornate gilt double-border covers, gilt decorations to spine, all edges gilt, and 33 engravings. Octavo, 91pp.
Condition: Good. A beautifully bound copy in good condition: two previous owner’s name to front free endpaper, one dated 1859, slight rubbing to extremities, small tear to top of first illustrated page and foxing throughout, spine excellent, gilt fine.
