Note of an English Republican on the Muscovite Crusade
by Algernon Charles Swinburne
- Used
- near fine
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
Item Price
NZ$294.78NZ$265.31
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About This Item
London: Chatto & Windus, 1876. First edition. Paperback. Near Fine. 8.5" by 5.5". None. The first edition of this lesser known political work by Algernon Charles Swinburne. The first edition of this lesser known work by poet Algernon Charles Swinburne, an essay in which he criticises the political views of Thomas Carlyle. In particular, Swinburne attacks Carlyle's views on the war between Turkey and Russia, written with a hostile tone.Swinburne was an eminent Victorian poet, best known today for his writings on taboo topics.Adverts to the paste downs. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, a little age-toned to the extremities and spine. Very light edge wear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine
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- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 901P4
- Title
- Note of an English Republican on the Muscovite Crusade
- Author
- Algernon Charles Swinburne
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- Chatto & Windus
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1876
- Size
- 8.5" by 5.5"
- Keywords
- Note of an English Republican on the Muscovite Crusade algernon charles swinburne thomas carlyle russia algernon charles swinburne
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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