THE POETICAL WORKS OF WILLIAM SHENSTONE. With Life, Critical Dissertation, and Explanatory Notes, by the Rev. George Gilfillan.

8vo., in full calf gilt, with raised bands and gilt decoration to spine, all edges marbled plus marbled endpapers; [xxviii] + 284pp. Neat ink gift inscription dated 1857 to early blank within an engraved device that includes the Eton College motto. Foxing to endpapers and to the first and last few pages, a few small scuffs to boards. VG overall.