Poetica Erotica TR Smith 1927‎ Crown Publishers Vintage Poetry Hardcover Rare

Vintage hardcover book titled Poetica Erotica: A Collection of Rare and Curious Amatory Verse edited by T. R. Smith and published by Crown Publishers, New York. Originally released in the early 20th century, this anthology gathers historical erotic and romantic poetry from multiple periods of literature including classical, European, and English verse exploring themes of love, passion, humor, and desire.  This vintage edition features a black cloth hardcover with gold title lettering on the front. The book is a collectible example of early literary anthologies focusing on amatory poetry and is sought after by collectors of vintage poetry, literature, and early 20th century books. The volume includes hundreds of pages of curated verse selected for literary merit rather than explicit content.  Condition: Pre-owned vintage condition. No dust jacket present. Cloth cover shows visible wear, marks, and surface scuffs consistent with age and storage. Interior pages appear intact with natural aging and light toning but remain readable and structurally solid.  ITEM DETAILS Title: Poetica Erotica Editor: T. R. Smith Publisher: Crown Publishers Publication Year: 1927 Language: English Format: Hardcover Genre: Poetry Anthology  COLOR Black cover with gold lettering  MEASUREMENTS Approx Height: 9 in Approx Width: 6 in Approx Thickness: 1.75 in