1912 First Edition The Oxford Book of English Verse | Arthur Quiller-Couch | Oxford Clarendon Press

A timeless collection of English poetry housed in its original navy blue gilt cloth binding, this 1912 first edition of The Oxford Book of English Verse was edited by the celebrated Arthur Quiller-Couch, affectionately known as "Q." Published by Oxford University Press at the Clarendon Press, this anthology spans over six centuries of English verse, from 1250 to 1900.

The rich blue cloth cover with gilt lettering and decorative border gives it wonderful shelf presence, making it equally at home in a library, study, or as part of a curated antique book collection. Beyond its literary significance, it is a handsome decorative volume that brings instant character to a bookshelf or coffee table.

The binding shows honest age-related wear, particularly along the spine and corners, while the interior appears clean and well preserved for a book over a century old.

Dimensions: 5.25" W × 7.5" H × 1.75" D