The Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets with Critical Observations on Their Works
by Samuel Johnson
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good Only
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: J. Rivington & Sons, 1790-1791. Leather. Good Only. 8.5" by 5.5". Not Stated. A complete four volume set of Johnson's well-known Lives of the Poets, in full calf bindings. Four volumes in full calf bindings. Bookplates to the front paste downs. Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets (177981), alternatively known by the shorter title Lives of the Poets, is a work by Samuel Johnson comprising short biographies and critical appraisals of 52 poets, most of whom lived during the eighteenth century. In full calf bindings. Externally, rubbed to the boards and extremities. Losses to the spines. Boards tender and held by two cords to Vol I; front board to Vol IV is tender and held by one cord; front board to Vol II is tender and held by two cords. Joints starting to Vol III but are still firm. Endbands missing to Vol III and IV. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, except for a little spotting to the first and last pages. Good Only
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- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 852M25
- Title
- The Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets with Critical Observations on Their Works
- Author
- Samuel Johnson
- Illustrator
- Not Stated
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Good Only
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- J. Rivington & Sons
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1790-1791
- Size
- 8.5" by 5.5"
- Keywords
- Samuel Johnson Poets Poetry Literary criticism Poets
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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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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