[A Gothic Satire]. Crotchet Castle. By the Author of Headlong Hall
by [Peacock, Thomas Love]
- Used
- first
- Condition
- About very good with edges worn, modern rebacking, occasional minor foxing and soiling in a custom cloth clamshell box.
- Seller
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Haddonfield, New Jersey, United States
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About This Item
A satirical gothic novel wherein, as with his earlier novel Headlong Hall, Peacock assembles an eccentric cast of characters whose banter and obsessions satirize Regency society. This work includes a character which unlike other works, is largely based on Peacock himself.
8vo. [10-page publisher's catalogue (lacking first leaf)], [ad leaf], [6], 300pp. Page 154 misnumbered 54. Carter, Binding Variants, pg. 146 (this copy is flat backed and unglazed, thus not a remainder). Sadleir 1957j. Scarce in boards.
Details
- Bookseller
- Nelson Rare Books, ABAA/ILAB (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 302
- Title
- [A Gothic Satire]. Crotchet Castle. By the Author of Headlong Hall
- Author
- [Peacock, Thomas Love]
- Book Condition
- Used - About very good with edges worn, modern rebacking, occasional minor foxing and soiling in a custom cloth clamshell box.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- T. Hookham
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1831
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