Boston: Houghton, Mifflin and Co, 1899. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. Good+. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. Letters were apparently taken from Keats Grandfather. Overall, a handsome copy. Minor shelf/edge wear, light rubbing to hinges, light toning at spine, small crease at ffep, else tight, bright, and unmarred. Unsigned full leather fine binding, five raised bands, gilt lettering and decorative elements, marbled endpages, tissueguards, aeg. 8vo. 473pp. Illus. (b/w plates). Index[es].

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Bookseller: Lux Mentis, Booksellers (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 10678
Title: The Complete Poetical Works and Letters
Author: Keats, John; Scudder, Horace [ed]
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Good+
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition Thus
Publisher: Houghton, Mifflin and Co
Place of Publication: Boston
Date Published: 1899

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U.S. postage is $6.50 for the 1st title/volume and $2.00 for each additional title/volume and are sent Media Mail, Insured (except for sets and oversized items, which are calculated on a per order basis). Express mail, overseas rates and special handling are available on request. Payment is expected in advance by all but institutional buyers unless arrangements are made in advance. All orders are shipped via the United States Post Office or FedEx unless otherwise requested. Maine residents must add 5.5% sales tax unless a resale or tax exemption certificate is sent. Items are returnable within 10 days if not as described for full refund. Any other return is handled on a case by case basis, our goal being the complete satisfaction of all parties involved. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact us at http://www.luxmentis.com.

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Lux Mentis specializes in fine/limited editions and rarities, books that have been treasured and will continue to be treasured. We focus on design bindings, artist books, and esoterica (occult, demonology, fetishism, challenging material in all areas). Lux Mentis offers a range of client services. We will appraise your current collection, or help you to build or extend your personal library. Every bit as importantly, we are experts at helping to find the perfect gift. We are actively seeking to acquire fine books and entire libraries, and will readily place items on consignment when you decide to sell. At Lux Mentis we offer careful research, an unusual inventory, individualized service, and an expert staff. If you don't find exactly what you are looking for on the web site, contact us and we will do our best to assist you with your individual needs.

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Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:

Rubbing: Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
First Edition: In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
Raised Band(s): Raised bands refer to the ridges that protrude slightly from the spine on leather bound books. The bands are created in the...
Fine Binding: An elaborate and decorative binding, example including a leather-bound book with gilt edges, raised blind stamps, raised ribs,...
Spine: The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
FFEP: A common abbreviation for Front Free End Paper. Generally, it is the first page of a book and is part of a single sheet that...
Tight: Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
AEG: All Edges Gilt. Describes a book in which the top, fore edge and bottom of the outside of the pages are decorated with gold...
Good+: A term used to denote a condition a slight grade better than Good.