London: T. Bensley for J. Edwards and E. Harding 1797. Full Leather. Very Good binding. ESTC T128162. Very Good binding. T. Bensley for J. Edwards and E. Harding unknown
London: Macmillan and Co. Limited 1908. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Good. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Minor handling wear on the ends of spine. Foxing on back of front cover and end papers. Minor tear of paper between the bases of front end paper and title page. <br/> <br/> Macmillan and Co., Limited hardcover
2017. Leather Bound. New. Size: 19.68 x 24.13 cms This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition expertly crafted by the prestigious organization “Rare Biblio” with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2017 utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1667. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books every page has been manually restored for legibility. However in certain instances occasional blurriness missing segments or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English Vol:- Pages:- 80 If it is a multi-volume set then it is only a single volume. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION 12x19 Inches: Available Upon Request. hardcover
London: H. Hills 1709 . Unbound. Good. 7" by 4.5". None. A smart and scarce early eighteenth century edition of John Dryden's satirical criticism of the Whigs. First published in 1682.In this poem Dryden references the Whig creation of a medal commemorating the release of one of their leaders the Earl of Shaftesbury from the Tower in 1681.He uses the metaphor of the medal to mock Whig ambition and hypocrisy portraying them as destabilising the nation for personal gain.ESTC T39089The work of Poet Laureate John Dryden who dominated the literary life of Renaissance England. Unbound as issued. Spotting to fore edge of title page. Title page tenderly held to the tail only. Internally firmly bound. Leaves age toned due to paper type with light handling marks most concentrated to fore edge of leaves. Good H. Hills unknown
Ernest Benn Limited 1949-1950. Hardcover. Very Good. in x in x in. 2 volumes complete set. Pages clean and bright no markings light wear to edges. Dust Jackets unclipped with some tears.rn Ernest Benn Limited hardcover
London: J. and R. Tonson 1760 . First edition. Leather. Good Only. 8.5" by 5.5". None. The scarce four volume first comprehensive collected edition of the poetry translations and literary writings of England's first Poet Laureate John Dryden. A first edition complete in four volumes.This was the first comprehensive collection of his Dryden's works.With explanatory notes and observations also an account of his life and writings by Samuel Derrick. These volumes contain his most popular works including 'Astraea Redux' 'Annus Mirabilis' 'The Art of Poetry' 'The Hind and the Panther' and a selection of his other poetry.Dryden was the first Poet Laureate when the position was created in 1688 under King Charles II. He held the post until 1689. ESTC T145665Volume I lacks the portrait frontispiece. The front board of volume I is detached.Illustrated with a small number of engraved headpieces.With the bookplate of William Battell to the front pastedowns and his inscription to the title pages.Dryden was the dominating English literary figure in Restoration England an era that is often dubbed the 'Age of Dryden'. In full calf bindings. Boards bright with back strips significantly ager toned small losses of calf to back strip heads and tails and significant loss to volume IV spine label. Small loss to volume I spine label. Front board of volume I detached. Volume II joints and front joints of volumes III and IV starting with boards holding firm. Bookplates to front pastedowns. Internally firmly bound. Inscriptions to title pages. Spotting to title page heads and head of first few leaves of each volume with pages otherwise bright with the odd spot. Volume I lacking frontispiece. Good Only J. and R. Tonson hardcover
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