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PARLEYINGS WITH CERTAIN PEOPLE; Of Importance In Their Day: / To wit: Bernard de Mandeville, Daniel Bartoli, Christopher Smart, George Bubb Dodington, Francis Furini, Gerard De Lairess, and Charles Avison
by Browning, Robert
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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Lake Forest, Illinois, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
London: Smith, Elder & Co, 1887. First Edition. Cloth. Near Fine. 12mo, original maroon cloth with gilt lettering on spine & thin black rules bordering the front cover, 268 + [4] pages of ads for "Works of Elizabeth Barrett Browning," RB, & W.M. Thackeray. Browning once again draws on his profound--though esoteric--knowledge to give his readers insights into the human condition. In this superior condition this very late RB volume is scarce: first issue with the dedication memorial page to J.[oseph] Milsand incorrectly dated "1586" (Sept. MDLXXXVI). Binding tight, pages clean though slightly age-toned. Top edges of pages darkened and with minute wear to extremities; tiny booksellers label on front pastedown, unopened late collection by the poet; overall, Near Fine. Barnes ; NCBEL III, 444.
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- Bookseller
- Borg Antiquarian
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 512
- Title
- PARLEYINGS WITH CERTAIN PEOPLE; Of Importance In Their Day: / To wit: Bernard de Mandeville, Daniel Bartoli, Christopher Smart, George Bubb Dodington, Francis Furini, Gerard De Lairess, and Charles Avison
- Author
- Browning, Robert
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Smith, Elder & Co
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1887
- Keywords
- Browning, poetry, Italy, Renaissance, England, 19th century, Elizabeth, Victorians
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Borg Antiquarian
Biblio member since 2015
Lake Forest, Illinois
About Borg Antiquarian
BorgAntiquarian (ABAA & ILAB) is a dealer long engaged in selling exceptional collectibles: rare and fine books, autographs and manuscripts, fine art and artifacts. We are generalists in Americana, English & American literature, plus selected authors & important figures (Dickens & Darwin; presidents & 'signers'; scientists & historical figures; Revolutionary & Civil War militaria).
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- Cloth
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- Edges
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- Unopened
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- Tight
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- Gilt
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- First Edition
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- 12mo
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- Fine
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