1924 Poetical Works of John Keats Oxford Edition Black Gilt Hardcover Poetry Book

This 1924 John Keats poetry book contains his known works in verse in a handsome black hardcover binding with gold detailing.

Edited by H. Buxton Forman, this Oxford edition includes an introduction, textual notes, a portrait frontispiece, and extensive reference material for readers of English Romantic poetry.

Details

• Item: Hardcover poetry book
• Title: The Poetical Works of John Keats
• Author: John Keats
• Editor: H. Buxton Forman
• Frontispiece: Portrait of John Keats from a drawing by Joseph Severn
• Publisher: Humphrey Milford, Oxford University Press
• Year: 1924
• Edition/Printing: Not confirmed from photos
• Printer: Printed at the University Press, Oxford, by Frederick Hall
• Format: Hardcover with textured black binding and gold decoration
• Dust Jacket: Absent
• Pages: 491 pages, plus introductory material numbered in Roman numerals
• Genre: English poetry, Romantic poetry, literary classics
• Special Features: Gold page edges, decorative gold cover rules, marbled endpapers, portrait frontispiece, introduction, textual notes, and reference material
• Size: Approximately 7 inches x 5 inches x 1 inch

Condition Grade: Good

Positives

• The binding remains intact, and the pages shown are securely held and fully legible.
• Gold spine lettering, decorative cover lines, gold page edges, marbled endpapers, and the portrait frontispiece remain present.
• A card found inside the book will be left with the copy for the next owner.

Issues / Wear

• The cover and spine show noticeable rubbing, edge wear, and worn areas, especially at the spine ends and corners.
• The pages and page edges have yellowed with age.
• Small marks and scattered age-related discoloration may be present.

See all photos for detail. Sold as pictured.

Condition Grade Key

• Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
• Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
• Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
• Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.

Collector's Notes

This Oxford volume brings Keats’s poetry together with editorial notes by H. Buxton Forman.

It suits a reader of Romantic poetry, a Keats collection, or a shelf built around early twentieth century literary editions.

The black binding, gold decoration, marbled endpapers, and gold page edges give this copy a strong shelf presence despite its wear.

It is an older reading copy that still feels substantial in the hand and ready to be opened again.

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All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description. 

Care and Handling:
Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings.