London: John Van Voorst, 1836. First edition thus. Hardcover. Very Good. 5 3/4 x 8 1/4 in. Brown textured cloth boards with gilt lettering on spine. Engraved title pg. and 32 wood engraved illus. Condition is VERY GOOD ; some wear to corners and ends of spine, generally sunned at edges , and at spine. Binding tight, text very clean with some mild foxing to Title pg., and contemporary gift inscription in ink on ffep. Poetry. RGR.

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Bookseller: Andre Strong Bookseller (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 7191
Title: ELEGY WRITTEN IN A COUNTRY CHURCH YARD
Author: Thomas Gray
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First edition thus
Publisher: London: John Van Voorst
Date Published: 1836
Bookseller catalogs: Poetry;

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Gilt: The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
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