8 parts in one volume, 8vo (235 x 153 mm). Half-title, part titles. Contemporary half morocco gilt, marbled sides (extremities lightly rubbed). Provenance: John G. King (ownership signature dated 1848); Donald L. Stone (bookplate).

FIRST EDITION IN THE ORIGINAL PARTS, of Browning's most important work, with the rare fifth part (also a first edition?) and the half-title for the second part (the only one issued). This collection contains many of Browning's most celebrated poems, including the "Pied Piper of Hamelin". Part V is usually lacking or supplied from the second edition. Hayward 253.