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Lot 162
BROWNING, Robert (1812-1889). The Ring and The Book. London...
Estimate: $200 - $300
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BROWNING, Robert (1812-1889). The Ring and The Book. London: Smith, Elder, 1868-69. 4 volumes, 8vo. 1p. publisher?s advertisements at the end of vol. I. Original dark green cloth over beveled boards gilt and stamped in black (extremities gently rubbed); morocco slipcase (worn). Provenance: early engraved cipher bookplate. FIRST EDITION, second issue with all volumes lettered in roman numerals. Containing 21,000 lines of blank verse, The Ring and the Book is Browning?s psychological epic and the most extensive use of the dramatic monologue. Sterling 89; Tinker 425; Wise, pp. 27-8.
