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Poems by Mr. Gray
by Thomas Gray
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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A$621.66A$559.50
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About This Item
London: J. Dodsley, 1768. Leather. Very Good. 7.5" by 4.5". None. A very early edition of the poems of Thomas Gray, a wonderful complete edition of his Romantic works. A new edition, published in the same year as the first edition. Half-title and contents leaf both present.Collated, complete. The collected poems and letters of Thomas Gray. Also including his various other works, including essays on architecture and art.Gray is best known for his poem 'Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard', which is included in this volume. However he was an incredibly self-critical poet, and only published thirteen poems during his life.Gray was offered the position of Poet Laureate, but turned it down. He is considered to be pre-Romantic.Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the front free endpaper, inscribed 'His Britannic Majesty's Ship Tagus, Spithead, Nov 1813'. In a full calf inding. Externally, generally smart, with some light marks to the boards and spine, including a tidemark to the rear board. Minor bumping to the extremities. A small amount of loss to the head of the spine. Small crack to the front joint. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with only the occasional spot. Very Good
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 841P30
- Title
- Poems by Mr. Gray
- Author
- Thomas Gray
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- J. Dodsley
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1768
- Size
- 7.5" by 4.5"
- Keywords
- Poems by Mr. Gray thomas gray poetry poems thomas gray
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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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