Description: Click here to see our other books! Tales of the Hall Rev. George Crabbe 1819 John Murray : London 9" by 6" xxiv, 326; viii, 353, [1pp.] SUMMARY An extra-illustrated, early edition of this smartly bound collection of poetry by the Rev. George Crabbe. Early Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed This book weighs 2 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 29.99 EU Postage: £ 21.99 European Postage: £ 23.99 Asia Postage: £ 37.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 38.99 DESCRIPTION A new edition. Published the same year as the first. Complete in two volumes. Bound in a smart half calf with paper-covered boards. With letterpress sheet of "Book Society of Twelve" circulating library with details of previous borrowers in a manuscript tipped-in to the beginning of volume II. An extra-illustrated copy, with seven plates to each volume, predominantly drawn by Heath after Westall. Comprised of the poetical works of English poet and clergyman George Crabbe, who was best known for his early depictions of working class life and the realistic narrative form. Lord Byron, an avowed admirer of Crabbe's poetry, called him 'nature's sternest painter, yet the best'. CONDITION Bound in a smart half calf with paper-covered boards. Externally, excellent, with minor marking to leather. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright, with light scattered spotting, heavier to plates. Letterpress sheet tipped in to the front blank of volume II. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Topic: Poetry
Publisher: John Murray
Author: Rev. George Crabbe
Binding: Leather
Subject: None
Special Attributes: None
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: Not Stated
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1819
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
