The Shipwreck, a Poem
by FALCONER, William
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About This Item
London: Bensley, 1804. hardcover. good. With a life of the author by James Stanier Clarke. Illustrated with 3 engraved plates and 5 engraved vignettes. 220pp. Tall 8vo, contemporary straight-grained navy calf, gilt borders and spine, a.e.g. (edges worn; spine a bit dull; scattered foxing and soiling; one plate repaired). London: Printed for William Miller by T. Bensley, 1804. A new edition. Good.<br/><br/> "An excellent descriptive poem" by the Scottish sailor- poet. Lowndes 776. "It deserves a rather exceptional position from the obvious fidelity with which he has painted from nature." NB VI 1029.<br/><br/>
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- Bookseller
- Argosy Book Store (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 74475
- Title
- The Shipwreck, a Poem
- Author
- FALCONER, William
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Bensley
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1804
- Keywords
- Clarke,James Stanier
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