The image displays a brown leather-bound book cover. The cover shows signs of wear, including scuffs and discoloration, giving it a rustic and vintage appearance. The edges are stitched with a golden thread pattern. The leather's texture and markings contribute to the antique look of the book.

The Powers of the Pen

1768

Medium: bound volume of poetry with 1 etched frontispiece on laid paper, bound with 3 additional poems by the author
Classification: Volume
Period: 1751 to 1775
Image size: 7330 × 9146px

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The image displays a brown leather-bound book cover. The cover shows signs of wear, including scuffs and discoloration, giving it a rustic and vintage appearance. The edges are stitched with a golden thread pattern. The leather's texture and markings contribute to the antique look of the book.

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