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The Epicurean, a Tale. With Vignette Illustrations by J.M.W. Turner, Esg. R.A., and Alciphron, a Poem

The Epicurean, a Tale. With Vignette Illustrations by J.M.W. Turner, Esg. R.A., and Alciphron, a Poem

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The Epicurean, a Tale. With Vignette Illustrations by J.M.W. Turner, Esg. R.A., and Alciphron, a Poem

by ( Turner, J.M.W., Illustrator ) Moore, Thomas

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Near Fine/No Jacket, As Issued
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About This Item

London: John Macrone , 1839. Finely bound by Riviere & Son for Edmund D. Brooks (Minneapolis publisher and bookseller) in polished red calf, back ornately gilt, gilt rules bordering covers, ornate gilt dentelles, all edges gilt, marbled end papers. Near Fine, scant rubs at edges. light toning to text. First edition containing the Turner engravings, which are quite nice. Four fine plates engraved by Goodall after drawings by Turner. The last work by Turner in the area of book illustration, and the First Printing of "Alciphron", Moore's last separate literary publication. NCBEL III, 266. . First Edition. Polished Calf. Near Fine/No Jacket, As Issued. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

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Bookseller
Dale Steffey Books, ABAA US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
007703
Title
The Epicurean, a Tale. With Vignette Illustrations by J.M.W. Turner, Esg. R.A., and Alciphron, a Poem
Author
( Turner, J.M.W., Illustrator ) Moore, Thomas
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition
No Jacket, As Issued
Edition
First Edition
Publisher
John Macrone
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
1839
Size
12mo - over 6¾" - 7&
Weight
0.00 lbs
Bookseller catalogs
Literature; Poetry; Fine Bindings; Nineteenth Century; RMBPF 2019;

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Jacket
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Fine
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First Edition
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Gilt
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Calf
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12mo
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