Amour

1812 · 757P50 — London: William Bulmer and Co Shakespeare Press; et al 1812. First edition. Leather. Good. 11" by 9". None. A very scarce first edition of Peacock's romantic poem on melancholy written in the same year that Peacock met Percy Shelley. The first edition of this work.A very scarce work.'The Philosophy of Melancholy' is an elaborate poem a mythological poem pondering the topic of melancholy.Written by Thomas Love Peacock. Peacock was an English novelist active during the nineteenth century. He was a close friend of Percy Shelley the friends influencing each other's works. Peacock was a satirical writer best known for 'Nightmare Abbey' and 'Crotchet Castle'.This work was published in the same year that Peacock met Shelley.Bookplate of Joseph Strutt to the pastedowns. This is possibly the businessman and philanthropist who came from a wealthy textile dynasty. He was a radical social reformer. In the original diced calf binding rebacked with the original boards restored. Externally generally smart with some marks to the boards including a ringmark to the front board. Spine is a little rubbed. Boards are lightly discoloured. A small amount of loss to the extremities. Bookplate to the pastedowns. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright with some spots. Good William Bulmer and Co, Shakespeare Press; et al hardcover