Antique Poetry Book, English, Leather Bound, Poems, John Gay, Georgian, 1720 Yacht this particular example will spark

this particular example will spark conversation and delight those who encounter it

decorated with striking carved masque

Pair of maker's marks to base in Japanese characters

Raised on turned legs united by crinoline stretcher

Attractive serpentine seat rail extending half way back on the sides

Antique Poetry Book, English, Leather Bound, Poems, John Gay, Georgian, 1720 Yacht this particular example will sparkOur Stock # 18. 7745 This is an antique poetry book. An English, leather bound volume of poems by John Gay (1685 1732), dating to the early Georgian period, printed in 1720. Captivating volume of poems and stage plays Displays a desirable aged patina with some age related binding loss Printed paper with black and red text, illustrated with lithographic plates Leather bound with chestnut hues and decorative spine accentuated with gold tooling