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Click here to see our other books! A Select Collection of Poems, from the Most Approved Authors Alexander Donaldson [ed.]; Samuel Johnson; Lord Lyttleton; Lord Lovelace; Mr. Mason et al 1772 A. Donaldson : Edinburgh 7.5" by 4.5" ix [2], 2-262; 271pp SUMMARY The scarce second edition of this wonderful collection of poetry from a variety of writers from the eighteenth century and earlier. Early Edition,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage : £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION The scarce second edition of this work, complete in two volumes. Retaining the original half titles. These volumes are likely edited by the publisher Alexander Donaldson, who in the 1774 case 'Donaldson v Beckett' overturned so called 'perpetual copyright', putting older literature into the public domain. Including poems from a wealth of writers, including Samuel Johnson, Lord Lyttleton, Lord Lovelace, Mr. Mason, Elizabeth Carter, Goldsmith, James Thomson and others. ESTC N21829. With the inscription of B Smith, 1832, to the front free endpaper of volume I, and the 1777 inscriptions of Will. Roberston to the verso of each front free endpaper. With a further inscription to each title page. A wonderful insight into the popular poetry of the eighteenth century. CONDITION In full calf bindings. Light rubbing to head of volume II back strip, otherwise externally very smart. Hinges strained, but firmly held. Inscriptions to front free endpaper of each volume, and to each title page. Loss to head of volume I half title. Volume I lacking rear blank and free endpaper. Volume II lacking a rear blank. Internally, firmly bound. Pages a touch age toned due to paper type, with the odd handling mark. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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