Skip to content

Pieces of Ancient Popular Poetry by Ritson, Joseph (editor); Thomas Bewick, John Bewick (illustrators) - 1791

by Ritson, Joseph (editor); Thomas Bewick, John Bewick (illustrators)

Similar copies are shown below.
Similar copies are shown to the right.
Pieces of Ancient Popular Poetry by Ritson, Joseph (editor); Thomas Bewick, John Bewick (illustrators) - 1791

Pieces of Ancient Popular Poetry

by Ritson, Joseph (editor); Thomas Bewick, John Bewick (illustrators)

  • Used
  • first
London: C. Clarke for T. and J. Egerton, 1791. Very good+. First edition. 12mo (7.1 in, 18 cm). xvi, 152 pp. C. & p. Joseph Ritson (1752-1803) was a literary scholar, anthologist, and bibliographer. There are seven Middle English poems including Tom Thumbe. Thomas Bewick (1753-1828) is known for reviving the art of wood engraving; his younger brother John Bewick (1760-1795) was his apprentice until he established his own career. ESTC (BLAISE). Contemporary mottled calf with with spine in gilt and rolled edges. 15 woodcut headpieces and tailpieces by Thomas Bewick and John Bewick. Joints cracked, light wear. Well illustrated first edition.
  • Bookseller Independent bookstores US (US)
  • Book Condition Used - Very good+
  • Quantity Available 1
  • Publisher C. Clarke for T. and J. Egerton
  • Place of Publication London
  • Date Published 1791

We have 5 copies available starting at $20.00.

Pieces Of Ancient Popular Poetry: From Authentic Manuscripts And Old Printed Copies (1791)
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Pieces Of Ancient Popular Poetry: From Authentic Manuscripts And Old Printed Copies (1791)

  • New
  • Paperback
Condition
New
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 13
9781163891995
ISBN 10
1163891991
Quantity Available
5
Seller
campbelltown, Florida, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 2 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$20.00

Show Details

Description:
Kessinger Publishing, LLC. paperback. New. 5x0x9. Brand New Book in Publishers original Sealing
Item Price
$20.00
Pieces of Ancient Popular Poetry
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Pieces of Ancient Popular Poetry

  • New
  • Paperback
Condition
New
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 13
9783744673723
ISBN 10
3744673723
Quantity Available
5
Seller
campbelltown, Florida, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 2 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$25.00

Show Details

Description:
hansebooks, 2017-03-07. paperback. New. 5x0x8. Brand New Book in Publishers original Sealing
Item Price
$25.00
Pieces of Ancient Popular Poetry
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Pieces of Ancient Popular Poetry

  • New
  • Hardcover
Condition
New
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 13
9780526040377
ISBN 10
0526040378
Quantity Available
5
Seller
campbelltown, Florida, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 2 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$37.00

Show Details

Description:
Wentworth Press. hardcover. New. 6x0x9. Brand New Book in Publishers original Sealing
Item Price
$37.00
Pieces of Ancient Popular Poetry; from authentic manuscripts and old printed copies
More Photos

Pieces of Ancient Popular Poetry; from authentic manuscripts and old printed copies

by [RITSON, Joseph]

  • Used
  • Signed
  • first
Condition
Used
Edition
First edition
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Wareham, Dorset, United Kingdom
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$157.49

Show Details

Description:
London: Printed by C. Clarke, for T. and J. Egerton, 1791. xiv, [2], 152pp. With a half-title. Contemporary calf, gilt, marbled edges. Rubbed, with some loss to head of spine. Marbled endpapers, occasional spots of light soiling. Inscribed in ink to verso of FFEP; 'W. Williams Wynn'. An anthology edited by antiquary Joseph Ritson (1757-1803), specialist in the history of old English texts, songs and ballads and perhaps best known for his collection of the Robin Hood canon (London, 1795). From the library of Tory politician Sir Watkin Williams Wynn (1772-1840), the brother of politician and correspondent of poet Robert Southey, Charles (1775-1850). ESTC T149587.. First edition. 8vo.
Item Price
$157.49
No image available

Pieces of Ancient Popular Poetry: From Authentic Manuscripts and Old Printed Copies.

by [BEWICK, Thomas] RITSON, Joseph

  • Used
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Spine label rubbed and darkened; some shallow chipping along the rear joint and extremities of spine; a little spotting to endsh
Edition
Second edition.
Binding
Hardcover
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Rochester, New York, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$250.00

Show Details

Description:
London:: William Pickering,, 1833.. Second edition.. publisher's floral red cloth with printed paper label on spine.. Spine label rubbed and darkened; some shallow chipping along the rear joint and extremities of spine; a little spotting to endsheets; contents very attractive.. 12mo,. Adorned with Cuts after Thomas Bewick..
Item Price
$250.00