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Click here to see our other books! Select Beauties of Ancient English Poetry Henry Headley 1787 T. Cadell : London 7.5" by 4.5" [5], ii-lxvi, 113, [5], v-viii, 192, [1pp] SUMMARY A smartly rebound first edition of Henry Headley's anthology of Ancient English poetry, a renowned work. First Edition,Illustrated,Rebound Overall Condition: Near Fine This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 19.99 EU Postage : £ 15.99 European Postage: £ 16.99 Asia Postage: £ 21.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 25.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition of this work. Two volumes bound in one. List of subscribers to the front of Volume I. Errata slip to the rear of Volume II. Half-titles are present. Rebound in a modern quarter crushed morocco binding with marbled paper to the boards and new endpapers. Illustrated with a vignette to each title page. A collection of Ancient English poems, a notable anthology. This work was unusual for its omission of classic authors, such as Chaucer, Shakespeare, and Milton. Instead, the editor focuses on little-known and rarely read poets. Compiled and edited by Henry Headley, an English poet who died young of consumption. Bookplate to the front pastedown of 'Allan Freer'. CONDITION Rebound in a quarter morocco binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, fine. Bookplate to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean, with just a few odd spots. Small repair to the gutter of the title page of Volume I. Overall Condition: Near Fine 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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