Thomas Gray
The Poetical Works of Thomas Gray. The Aldine Edition of the British Poets.

The Poetical Works of Thomas Gray. The Aldine Edition of the British Poets.

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The Poetical Works of Thomas Gray. The Aldine Edition of the British Poets.
AuthorEnglish, 1716–1771
EditorEnglish, 1781–1859
PublisherEnglish, 1796–1854
CultureEnglish
Titles
  • The Poetical Works of Thomas Gray. The Aldine Edition of the British Poets.
Date1853
Published inLondon, England
MediumSet of five books, bound in red morocco with marblized paper-covered boards and gold tooling to the spine
DimensionsEach: 7 × 4 5/8 × 7/8 in. (17.8 × 11.7 × 2.2 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of William J. Hill
Object numberB.2011.16.1-.5
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ProvenanceWilliam J. Hill (1934–2018), Houston; given to MFAH, 2012.
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Upper third of spine: GRAY'S WORKS

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