The Poems of Mr. Gray. To Which are Prefixed Memoirs of his Life and Writings by W. Mason, M. A.( Complete in 4 Volumes )
by Mason W
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good Plus
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CHESHUNT, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: A. Ward, 1778. Collation,vol 1:frontispiece+168pp, vol 2:xv+161pp, vol 3:xii+166pp, vol 4:xiv+239pp, contemporary or early signature of ( Elizabeth Eamorson ) on title page of each volume. Bound in full period calf, flat gilt bands, leather title labels, decorative gilt edges to boards. Calf lightly rubbed with minor wear loss, hinge joints showing signs of wear but all boards firmly attched. Generally bindings in very good condition. Internally, minor worming to inner margin of aout 20 pages in one volume. Pages in very good condition throughout. A very nice work, in very attractive period bindings.. Full Leather. Good Plus. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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- Bookseller
- George Jeffery Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 001538
- Title
- The Poems of Mr. Gray. To Which are Prefixed Memoirs of his Life and Writings by W. Mason, M. A.( Complete in 4 Volumes )
- Author
- Mason W
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good Plus
- Publisher
- A. Ward
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1778
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature; Leather Bindings; Antiquarian;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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About the Seller
George Jeffery Books
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CHESHUNT, Hertfordshire
About George Jeffery Books
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- Gilt
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- Calf
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