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The Essays of Elia
by Charles Lamb
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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Caterham, Surrey, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Published by Odhams Press Limited, London; c.1930s. 348pp. 8vo. Condition: Near Fine.
Bound in original mottled brown boards with gold gilt title to the spine. The binding is tight and in excellent condition, free from blemishes or damage. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and free from damage or marks, save some minor toning and the occasional age spot.
This collection of essays was originally published in 1823. They were very popular throughout the nineteenth century, charming readers with their conversational and personal tone. Lamb himself is the Elia of the title, and his sister "Cousin Bridget". This is a lovely, smart example of the Odhams Press publication of this work and it would look very smart sat in any book collection. We currently have a range of 41 Odhams Press titles in stock, please don't hesitate to get in touch if you would be interested in purchasing the complete set, we are always happy to work out a deal, and these books would look fabulous on a bookshelf together!
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- Bookseller
- Everlasting Editions
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 849
- Title
- The Essays of Elia
- Author
- Charles Lamb
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition thus
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Odhams Press Limited
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- c.1930s
- Pages
- 348pp.
- Size
- 8vo
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Odhams, Press, series, collection, vintage, books, novels, essay, poetry, charles, lamb, elia, bridget, writer, author, nineteenth, century
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature Firsts; Odhams Press Collection;
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Caterham, Surrey
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- Tight
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- Gilt
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