Poems on Several Occasions (Complete Set of Two Volumes)
by Gay, John
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good+
- Seller
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New York, New York, United States
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About This Item
London: Printed for J. and R. Tonson, et al, 1762. Hardcover. Very Good+. Full calf, pretty gilt-stamped border and details on boards and spine, gilt-stamped lettering in burgundy leather spine labels, marbled endpapers. With 8 etched plates in Volume 1, and 1 etched plate in Volume 2, plus lovely decorations and illuminated initials in both. Boards bit rubbed and scratched; joints and spine tips scuffed and a little chipped; corners bumped. Some faint soiling on upper board of Volume 2. Text blocks lovely throughout -- bright, tight, and clean. Includes "Trivia, or, The Art of Walking the Streets of London," which never fails to please. A slightly worn (let's say, "loved"), and still attractive little set.
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- Bookseller
- Sanctuary Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- D4641
- Title
- Poems on Several Occasions (Complete Set of Two Volumes)
- Author
- Gay, John
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Printed for J. and R. Tonson, et al
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1762
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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