London: J M Dent, 1907 Two vols, in the series, "The Temple Classics". Soft green leather with light wear and some scratches, gilt on top, silk marker, no inscriptions, tissue guarded frontis, some pages unopened, generally VG both vols. 28 essays by the much-loved poet. Including, "Dream children" and "Old China."

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Bookseller: Byre Books (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 9909
Title: The Essays of Elia and The Last Essays of Elia
Author: Lamb, Charles
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Publisher: J M Dent
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1907
Keywords: TEMPLE CLASSICS, ENGLISH ESSAYISTS, CHARLES LAMB

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Unopened: A state in which all or some of the pages of a book have not been separated from the adjacent pages, caused by a traditional...
VG: Very Good condition can describe a used book that does show some small signs of wear - but no tears - on either binding or...
Gilt: The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...