The Poetical Works of Oliver Goldsmith, MB. with an account of the Life and Writings of the Author
by Oliver Goldsmith
- Used
- fair
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fair
- Seller
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Birsay, Orkney, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London : T Cadell; Scatcherd and Whitaker; G and T Wilkie; W Miller; and J Murray, 1793 A fair copy in contemporary full leather binding with title label to spine. New edition, published less than 20 years after the author's death. Oliver Goldsmith's writings are not particularly in fashion now, but he was extremely popular in his time - known for his poems - for example The Deserted Village; his books eg The Vicar of Wakefield and his plays eg She Stoops to Conquer. This book incorporates a sample of his poetry - some with dedications, and writings about Goldsmith. The binding is very worn, with leather loss to the top and bottom of the spine and wear to spine joints, edges and corners. The remnants of gilt compartments are just visible on the spine and there is some gilt decoration to board edges. There is an armorial bookplate to the front pastedown with the name erased. Contents are complete bar the fep and initial blank and include: half title, title with ink initials to top corner, contents listing; writings on Goldsmith pp xlii; half title to poems and poetry with longer poems given half title and dedication pp 5-151. Titles include The Deserted Village and The Traveller. Text with occasional browning and marking, particularly towards the end of the volume.
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- Bookseller
- E C Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 032660
- Title
- The Poetical Works of Oliver Goldsmith, MB. with an account of the Life and Writings of the Author
- Author
- Oliver Goldsmith
- Format/Binding
- Full-Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Fair
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- New Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- T Cadell; Scatcherd and Whitaker; G and T Wilkie; W Miller; and J Murray
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1793
- Keywords
- oliver goldsmith; eighteenth century poetry; the deserted village
- Bookseller catalogs
- LITERATURE; POETRY;
- Size
- 16mo - over 5¾ - 6¾" tall
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About the Seller
E C Books
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Birsay, Orkney
About E C Books
E C Books is a small online bookselling business, specialising in pre 20th century works:natural history, science, history, and travel, aiming for rarer and more unusual books. Our largest stock area is Natural History, where we have a good range of books from the 1700-1800's, many finely illustrated. Other areas include children's books, particularly late 1800's-early 1900's - again illustrated; and literature pre 1900.When you order books from us we ensure that they are properly packed to protect condition, and we always use recorded or 'signed for' postal services for more secure delivery. Please note that we have recently moved to the beautiful Orkney Islands, where we intend to open a bookshop over the next year. Because of our location we cannot guarantee 'next day' delivery but we will get your purchase to you as quickly and safely as we can.Please note that the buyer is responsible for the payment of any tax or duty on import.
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