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Select works of the British poets : with biographical and critical prefaces by Dr. Aikin [complete in 10 volumes]
by Aikin, John (1747-1822)
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- first
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About This Item
London : Printed for Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown, 1821. First Edition. Hardback. Very good copies bound in leather-backed marbled boards. Gilt-blocked leather labels to spine, with raised bands, and spine compartments uniformly tooled in gilt. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Scattered foxing to prelims of each volume. Previous owner's signature to the title page of each volume. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright and strong. ; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; 1 pages; Physical description: 10v. ; 13.5cm. Subjects: English poetry -- Poets -- British poets and poetry -- English literature -- Collected works -- Biography -- Criticism. Notes: Lyre illustration on each title page.
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- MW Books Ltd.
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- 213807
- Title
- Select works of the British poets : with biographical and critical prefaces by Dr. Aikin [complete in 10 volumes]
- Author
- Aikin, John (1747-1822)
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London : Printed for Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown
- Date Published
- 1821
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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