The works, in verse and prose, of William Shenstone Esq; in three volumes. With decorations. ..
by Shenstone, William
- Used
- Condition
- Substantial wear to leather bindings, but otherwise very good with prior owner name in ink to title pages but contents otherwise
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Haddonfield, New Jersey, United States
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About This Item
Volumes one and two are the sixth edition, with volume three the new edition (and which accords to ESTC). Fold out map and numerous plate illustrations throughout.
Volume one contains "Elegies on several occasions. Odes, songs, ballads, &c. Levities, or pieces of humour. Moral pieces." Volume two contains "Essays on men and manners. Adescription of the Leasowes, the seat of the late William Shenstone, esq; by R. dodsley. Verses to Mr. Shenston." and Volume three contains "Letters to particular friends, from the year 1739 to 1763."
8vo. [5],[7]-332pp., [4, contents]; vii, [1]-343pp. + fold out map; [iii]-xvi, 352pp. Volumes 1 and 2 have title vignettes, but not included in volume 3 (as with the LoC copy). ESTC T92453.
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- Bookseller
- Nelson Rare Books, ABAA/ILAB (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 183
- Title
- The works, in verse and prose, of William Shenstone Esq; in three volumes. With decorations. ..
- Author
- Shenstone, William
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Substantial wear to leather bindings, but otherwise very good with prior owner name in ink to title pages but contents otherwise
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Sixth Edition; New Edition
- Publisher
- Printed for J. Dodsley in Pall-Mall
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1791
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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