Truro / London: Printed By Joseph Tregoning, and Sold By F. J. & C. Rivington, 1811. First Edition. Half-Leather. Very Good. Epic Poem in 4 Cantos. Includes: The Mount Described - Entrance Into the Castle - The Hall - St. Aubyn - Prospect From The Tower - Chapel Carn-Brae - Penzance - Marazion - St. Erth - Godolphin Hills - Invasion of the Spaniards - Druidical Sacrifice on Carn-Brae. Very well Rebound in Brown Calf Half-Leather Binding with Marbled paper-Covered-Boards and large Leather Corners. Gilt Title on Red Ground to spine, with Gilt Decoration above & below. Half Title Page followed by Title Page, Dated 1811 and a Dedicatory Page to Sir John St. Aubyn Bart., M.P., also Dated 1811 (J. Heard, Printer). Page edges Untrimmed. 81 Pages + 12 Page Appendix giving Historical Background of St. Michael's Mount. 10 1/4" Tall, 530g. Only an occasional small spot of foxing. Nice copy. Size: 4to - over 9Â¾" - 12" tall

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Bookseller: Cornish Books (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 014591
Title: St. Michael's Mount, in Cornwall; a Poem
Author: Hogg, Thomas
Format/Binding: Half-Leather
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Printed By Joseph Tregoning, and Sold By F. J. & C. Rivington
Place of Publication: Truro / London
Date Published: 1811
Keywords: ANTIQUARIAN BOOKS/POETRY/CORNISH INTEREST/ST MICHAEL'S MOUNT

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