The Contrast
by [Constantine Henry Phipps]
- Used
- Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
Item Price
A$760.81A$684.73
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About This Item
London: Henry Colburn and Richard Bentley, 1832. First edition. Hardback. Good. 8.5" by 5.5". None. A first edition of Constantine Phipps' novel 'The Contrast', complete in three volumes. This novel follows Lord Castleton, whom the author decides to allow to 'speak for himself' when titling the work in the advertisement. Written by Constantine Henry Phipps (1797-1863), a British Whig and author. His other works included 'The English in Italy', 'Historiettes' and 'Matilda: a Tale of the Day'. He also served as Home Secretary between 1839 and 1841, and was British Ambassador to France between 1846 and 1852. This was his last work.Complete in three volumes.A first edition of this very scarce work. In the original paper covered boards. Externally a trifle worn, with loss to the spine labels and some bumping to the head and tails of the spine. Gift inscription to the title page of each volume. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages have just the odd spot. Good
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 778R1
- Title
- The Contrast
- Author
- [Constantine Henry Phipps]
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Henry Colburn and Richard Bentley
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1832
- Size
- 8.5" by 5.5"
- Keywords
- Constantine Henry Phipps The Constrast English Literature The Constrast
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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About the Seller
Rooke Books
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BATH, Somerset
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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