DONNE, John (1572–1631). Poems . London: M[iles] F[lesher] for John Marriot, 1633. A beautiful and exceptionally tall copy of the first edition of John Donne's collected poems, in a rare contemporary binding. The passionate wit of John Donne has made him beloved since his own time. His innovative poetry explores themes of intimacy, grief, science, and religion, striking a chord with each successive generation. Most of Donne's work circulated only in manuscript during his lifetime, and here is lovingly collected from those copies two years after his death. This copy with "The Printer to the Understanders" and "Hexastichon Bibliopolae" bound after the first quire. This is the tallest copy to ever appear at auction according to ABPC and RBH. Grolier, Donne, 81; Keynes 78; Pforzheimer 296; STC (2nd ed.), 7045. Quarto (196 x 142mm). Woodcut initials; uncancelled state of Nn1; bound without the first blank. Contemporary speckled calf, blind and gilt fillets on sides, flat spine gilt with red morocco label (small tear at foot of spine, corners on rear board repaired, very light wear at extremities); morocco slipcase. Provenance : Thomas Fenwick Earsdon (c.1749-c.1777; bookplate and inserted endpaper) – Halsted B. Vander Poel (his sale, Christie’s, 3 March 2004, lot 26).
DONNE, John (1572–1631). Poems . London: M[iles] F[lesher] for John Marriot, 1633. A beautiful and exceptionally tall copy of the first edition of John Donne's collected poems, in a rare contemporary binding. The passionate wit of John Donne has made him beloved since his own time. His innovative poetry explores themes of intimacy, grief, science, and religion, striking a chord with each successive generation. Most of Donne's work circulated only in manuscript during his lifetime, and here is lovingly collected from those copies two years after his death. This copy with "The Printer to the Understanders" and "Hexastichon Bibliopolae" bound after the first quire. This is the tallest copy to ever appear at auction according to ABPC and RBH. Grolier, Donne, 81; Keynes 78; Pforzheimer 296; STC (2nd ed.), 7045. Quarto (196 x 142mm). Woodcut initials; uncancelled state of Nn1; bound without the first blank. Contemporary speckled calf, blind and gilt fillets on sides, flat spine gilt with red morocco label (small tear at foot of spine, corners on rear board repaired, very light wear at extremities); morocco slipcase. Provenance : Thomas Fenwick Earsdon (c.1749-c.1777; bookplate and inserted endpaper) – Halsted B. Vander Poel (his sale, Christie’s, 3 March 2004, lot 26).
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