First edition of this lovely collection of the poetry of Metaphysical poet Thomas Stanley, compiled by Louise Imogen Guiney, in the original glassine wrap. First edition.In publisher's original red cloth binding. With the original glassine wrap.Lovely collection of the poetry of Thomas Stanley in their original form. Stanley is widely considered to be the last of the Metaphysical poets and is similarly well-known for his translations and the collection of biographies on significant philosophers compiled in The History of Philosophy.This edition has been compiled by American poet, writer and editor Louise Imogen Guiney and features an informative introduction, comprehensive lists of editions and translations and a frontispiece portrait of Stanley. In publisher's original red cloth binding. With the original glassine wrap. Externally, smart with slight bumping and rubbing and a few marks. Wrap discoloured with a few spots, a couple of creases, the most prominent being to the rear, and a number of small closed tears and chips along edges, particularly to the spine head and tail. Internally, firmly bound. Bright and clean with the odd spot, more common to the first and last few pages. Very Good