RARE! Step aboard a timeless maritime classic—The Shipwreck, a stirring poem by William Falconer, sailor-poet of the 18th century. This 1808 London edition is a true collector’s treasure, bound in rich, patinated leather with gilt-embellished spine and marbled edges that whisper of well-traveled hands and stormy seas. 🌊
With provenance linking to Major General Robert Campbell and L. M. I. Campbell of Kintarbert, this volume holds more than poetry—it holds lineage. Whether you're a lover of seafaring tales, a bibliophile with a taste for the rare, or a collector of poetic voices past, this piece carries an anchor of history and craftsmanship.
💫 Details:
Printed in 1808 by Cadell & Davies, London
Full leather binding with gilt detailing
Marbled page edges with original endpapers
Ex libris of the Campbell family – noted military provenance
Condition: Good antique condition; expected wear to edges and foxing to pages
195+ years old and full of soul
📚 A perfect display piece for your library, study, or gift to a fellow poetry or naval history lover.
