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Editore: Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 0243922590ISBN 13: 9780243922598
Da: Forgotten Books, London, Regno Unito
Libro Print on Demand
Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. Excerpt from The Rambler, And, Persian Letters. About the Publisher, Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some errors may persist, however we consider it worth publishing due to the work's historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Editore: Printed for Cadell and Davies, Longman, et al., London, 1807
Da: Tony Hutchinson, Seale, Regno Unito
Full Leather. 126pp. Complete in one volume. Interior in nice clean condition with only minor ageing discolouration. No names or inscriptions. Front board detached & cracking to rear hinge but content still well bound together. Cover very tatty. P&P WILL BE HALF the STANDARD RATE QUOTED. Picture of this book available. Size: 5.5 x 3.5 Inch.
Editore: J Moore, Dublin, 1793
Leather. Condizione: Very Good. None (illustratore). A very scarce set of works from the late 18th century featuring Samuel Johnson's 'The Rambler' and George Lyttleton's 'Letters From A Persian In England, To His Friend'. Both of these works are part of the 'Moore's British Classics' series, and are bound Two volumes in one. 'The Rambler' is complete in four volumes. With an additional volume to the rear of the volume entitled, 'Letters From A Persian In England, To His Friend'. 'The Rambler' is continuously paginated, with a separate pagination for 'Letters From a Persian'. 'The Rambler' was a periodical by Samuel Johnson. This publication primarily featured essays and works of non-fiction, with a total of 208 articles published across the set. Samuel Johnson was a poet, essayist, literary critic and lexicographer. Born in 1709, Johnson was a committed Tory, and a devout Anglican. 'Letters From A Persian In England, To His Friend At Ispahan' is a series of letter written by the British statesman, George Lyttleton. As well as a recognised writer, George Lyttleton is warmly remembered as an important patron of the arts. With the previous owners ink inscription to the title page of 'The Rambler' that reads 'Anna Sealy December 10th 1823. Bailey Field'. A fascinating collection of letter and articles by two notable figures of the 18th century. In a full calf binding. Externally lightly rubbed to the head and tail of the spine and also to the extremities. A large crack to the front joint, and a strained front hinge having resulted in the front board at risk of becoming detached. Crack to the rear joint, to the head. Spots to the front and rear endpapers. Internally firmly bound. Pages are generally clean. Very Good. book.
Editore: Harrison & Co., London, 1785
Da: Singularity Rare & Fine, Baldwinsville, NY, U.S.A.
Libro
Old Calf. Condizione: Good Plus. Stothard, Thomas (illustratore). London: Harrison & Co., 1785. Illustrated with 14 copper-engraved plates after Stothard. Vol 1. only, which includes: Johnson, Samuel. The Rambler, 4 vols. in 1. [bound with]: Lyttleton, George, Lord. Letters from a Persian in England to his Friend at Ispahan. [1], vii + 463 + 81 pp. Old calf, (8v0) 8.5" x 5.25". Joints weak, with later three gilt incuse compartments added over spine, edgewear; internally, quite clean, with lovely, fine Thomas Stothard plates. L-40n.