The Confessions of J.J. Rousseau, Citizen of Geneva to Which are Added the Reveries of the Solitary Walker, [and (in part 2)] a New Collection of Letters from the Author. Translated from the French ( 5 Volumes)
by Rousseau, J. J.; Translator Anonymous
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good Plus/No Jacket, As Issued
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About This Item
London: Printed for G.G.J. & J. Robinson, & J. Bew,, 1790. RARE. The Second English Edition, five volumes (in 2 series: 2 & 3) published 1790. Bound uniformly in contemporary calf, red leather title labels and small round black volume labels in gilt with gilt rules, The armorial bookplates of Charles MacKenzie, Esq., of Kilcoy front paste downs. Very Good Plus, calf a bit darkened, joints starting at top edge Vol. III but holding nicely, a bit of period writing in ink front end pages, the interiors clean and lovely. Of this 2nd English Edition Tobias Smollett said; "We found the first translation so faulty, that it is with pleasure we see the work again undertaken by some more competent author. Our present translator has executed his task with accuracy and fidelity; but to translate Rousseau is a labour of difficulty, it is bending the bow of Ulysses, which few weaker hands can perform." (The Critical Review or Annals of Literature, 1756-1763, p. 360), Lowndes IV, 1585. A heavy set, please be advised added shipping charges will be requested for international orders. . Second English Edition . Full Calf. Very Good Plus/No Jacket, As Issued. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.
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- Dale Steffey Books, ABAA (US)
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- Title
- The Confessions of J.J. Rousseau, Citizen of Geneva to Which are Added the Reveries of the Solitary Walker, [and (in part 2)] a New Collection of Letters from the Author. Translated from the French ( 5 Volumes)
- Author
- Rousseau, J. J.; Translator Anonymous
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Plus
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket, As Issued
- Edition
- Second English Edition
- Publisher
- Printed for G.G.J. & J. Robinson, & J. Bew,
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1790
- Size
- 12mo - over 6¾" - 7&
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature; Philosophy; Eighteenth Century;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
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