1812 Reliques of Ancient English Poetry: Consisting of Old Heroic Ballads, Songs

1812 Reliques of Ancient English Poetry: Consisting of Old Heroic Ballads, Songs and Other Pieces of Our Earlier Poets; Together with Some Few of Later Date. The Fifth Edition in Three Volumes. Vol I. Antique Poetry Book Reliques of Ancient English Poetry: Consisting of Old Heroic Ballads, Songs, and Other Pieces of Our Earlier Poets,” often referred to as Percy’s Reliques, is a seminal collection of English ballads and songs compiled by Bishop Thomas Percy. This 212 year old book needs some TLC and is in overall fair condition for its age: • Cover: front detached, back loose, heavy wear, see pictures • Spine: sections loose, heavy wear, see pictures • Pages: overall decent condition for age with age marks/foxing, folded corners and small tears • Edges: pretty decorative, marbled edges with age marks and darkening • Measures approximately 7.5" x 5" Please see all pictures as well to help determine condition (zoom in) and ask questions if needed. Thanks for looking!