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Descriptive Catalogue of the First Editions in Book Form of the Writings of Percy Bysshe Shelley - Hardcover
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The Grolier Club marked the one hundredth anniversary of Shelley's death with a memorial exhibition held from April 20 to May 20, 1922. This volume includes descriptions of all his writings that were published during his lifetime. Extensive and useful notes accompany each of the 150 meticulous entries. Condition: As new.
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A Descriptive Catalogue of the First Editions in Book Form of the Writings of Percy Bysshe Shelley, based on a memorial exhibition held at the Grolier Club from April 20 to May 20, 1922.
Published by
Martino Publishing, Mansfield Centre, 2002 reprint of 1923 first edition. (which was limited to 350 copies), 2002
ISBN 10: 1578983215
ISBN 13: 9781578983216
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Hardcover
Seller: Wykeham Books, LONDON, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Cloth, 8vo, xx, 133, [1] pp, facs. Approximately 150 entries. Includes "not only descriptions of every known edition of Shelley's writings published during his lifetime, together with succinct notes of the circumstances under which each of his books came to be composed and extracts bearing upon them from his correspondence, but also a complete series of reproductions of the early title-pages, numbering as many as thirty. Both the Club and its Librarian are to be congratulated on an excellent piece of work, which forms a compendious and reliable guide through Shelley's literary career and is, moreover, extremely well got up and pleasant in the handling.Among the copies shown were Shelley's own Queen Mab, with his notes for revision, the copy of Adonais which he presented to Keats's friend Severn at Rome, and a number of -similar treasures. Many of the letters and manuscripts exhibited were also of importance." - from a contemporary review of the first edition. Very Good. Seller Inventory # ABE-61449
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A Descriptive Catalogue of the First Editions in Book Form of the Writings of Percy Bysshe Shelley, based on a memorial exhibition held at the Grolier Club from April 20 to May 20, 1922.
Published by
Martino Publishing, Mansfield Centre, 2001 reprint of 1923 first edition. (which was limited to 350 copies), 2001
ISBN 10: 1578983215
ISBN 13: 9781578983216
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Wykeham Books, LONDON, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Cloth, 8vo, xx, 133, [1] pp, facs. Approximately 150 entries. Includes "not only descriptions of every known edition of Shelley's writings published during his lifetime, together with succinct notes of the circumstances under which each of his books came to be composed and extracts bearing upon them from his correspondence, but also a complete series of reproductions of the early title-pages, numbering as many as thirty. Both the Club and its Librarian are to be congratulated on an excellent piece of work, which forms a compendious and reliable guide through Shelley's literary career and is, moreover, extremely well got up and pleasant in the handling.Among the copies shown were Shelley's own Queen Mab, with his notes for revision, the copy of Adonais which he presented to Keats's friend Severn at Rome, and a number of -similar treasures. Many of the letters and manuscripts exhibited were also of importance." - from a contemporary review of the first edition. Fine. Seller Inventory # ABE-47084
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A Descriptive Catalogue of the First Editions in Book Form of the Writings of Percy Bysshe Shelley, based on a memorial exhibition held at the Grolier Club from April 20 to May 20, 1922.
Published by
Martino Publishing, Mansfield Centre, 2002 reprint of 1923 first edition. (which was limited to 350 copies), 2002
ISBN 10: 1578983215
ISBN 13: 9781578983216
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Wykeham Books, LONDON, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Cloth, 8vo, xx, 133, [1] pp, facs. Approximately 150 entries. Includes "not only descriptions of every known edition of Shelley's writings published during his lifetime, together with succinct notes of the circumstances under which each of his books came to be composed and extracts bearing upon them from his correspondence, but also a complete series of reproductions of the early title-pages, numbering as many as thirty. Both the Club and its Librarian are to be congratulated on an excellent piece of work, which forms a compendious and reliable guide through Shelley's literary career and is, moreover, extremely well got up and pleasant in the handling.Among the copies shown were Shelley's own Queen Mab, with his notes for revision, the copy of Adonais which he presented to Keats's friend Severn at Rome, and a number of -similar treasures. Many of the letters and manuscripts exhibited were also of importance." - from a contemporary review of the first edition. As new. Seller Inventory # ABE-44015
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A Descriptive Catalogue of the First Editions in Book Form of the Writings of Percy Bysshe Shelley, based on a memorial exhibition held at the Grolier Club from April 20 to May 20, 1922.
Published by
Martino Publishing, Mansfield Centre, 2002 reprint of 1923 first edition. (which was limited to 350 copies), 2002
ISBN 10: 1578983215
ISBN 13: 9781578983216
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Wykeham Books, LONDON, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Cloth, 8vo, xx, 133, [1] pp, facs. Approximately 150 entries. Includes "not only descriptions of every known edition of Shelley's writings published during his lifetime, together with succinct notes of the circumstances under which each of his books came to be composed and extracts bearing upon them from his correspondence, but also a complete series of reproductions of the early title-pages, numbering as many as thirty. Both the Club and its Librarian are to be congratulated on an excellent piece of work, which forms a compendious and reliable guide through Shelley's literary career and is, moreover, extremely well got up and pleasant in the handling.Among the copies shown were Shelley's own Queen Mab, with his notes for revision, the copy of Adonais which he presented to Keats's friend Severn at Rome, and a number of -similar treasures. Many of the letters and manuscripts exhibited were also of importance." - from a contemporary review of the first edition. As new. Seller Inventory # ABE-22020
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A descriptive catalogue of the first editions in book form of the writings of Percy Bysshe Shelley based on a memorial exhibition held at the Grolier Club from April 20 to May 20, 1922
Published by
Mansfield Centre, Conn. : Martino, 2001
ISBN 10: 1578983215
ISBN 13: 9781578983216
Used
Hardcover
Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Facsimile Edition. Fine copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 133p., ill., facsim. ; 22cm. Subjects: Shelley, Percy Bysshe -- (1792-1822) -- Bibliography. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 307148
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A Descriptive Catalogue of the First Editions in Book Form of the Writings of Percy Bysshe Shelley, Based on a Memorial Exhibition Held at the Grolier Club from April 20 to May 20, 1922 [new]
Published by
Martino Publishing, Mansfield Centre, Connecticut, 2001
ISBN 10: 1578983215
ISBN 13: 9781578983216
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Seller: About Books, Henderson, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: No jacket, as issued. First Martino printing. Mansfield Centre, Connecticut: Martino Publishing, 2001. Brand New in perfect condition (just removed from the publisher's shrinkwrap so we could write this description). NO rubbing. NO fading. Bright, clean, square and tight. Sharp corners. NOT a library discard. NO owner's name or bookplate. NO remainder mark. Fresh and crisp -- obviously never read. 2001. Facsimile reprint of the 1923 Grolier Club original. Illustrated with 29 full page facsimiles, including a few that fold-out. From the publisher's prospectus: "Shelley was one of the most famous English Romantic poets whose passionate search for personal love and social justice was gradually channeled from overt actions into poems that rank with the greatest in the English language. In 1922 the Grolier Club, in common with many societies, universities and libraries, held an exhibition of the one hundredth anniversary of the death of Percy Bysshe Shelley. The scope of this work includes descriptions of all the writings of Shelley that were published during his lifetime. In all 150 works are meticulously described, with very useful and extensive notes." Bound in the original red cloth, stamped in black. Published @ $65. Besterman 5735. First Martino printing. Hardcover. New/No jacket, as issued. 8vo. xx, 134pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping. Seller Inventory # 018491
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A Descriptive Catalogue of the First Editions in Book Form of the Writings of Percy Bysshe Shelley, Based on a Memorial Exhibition Held at the Grolier Club from April 20 to May 20, 1922 [new, in publisher's shrinkwrap]
Published by
Martino Publishing, Mansfield Centre, Connecticut, 2001
ISBN 10: 1578983215
ISBN 13: 9781578983216
New
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: About Books, Henderson, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: in publisher's shrinkwrap. First Martino printing. Mansfield Centre, Connecticut: Martino Publishing, 2001. Brand New in perfect condition. STILL SEALED in the publisher's clear plastic SHRINKWRAP. NO rubbing. NO fading. Bright, clean, square and tight. Sharp corners. NOT a library discard. NO owner's name or bookplate. NO remainder mark. Fresh and crisp -- obviously never read. 2001. Facsimile reprint of the 1923 Grolier Club original. Illustrated with 29 full page facsimiles, including a few that fold-out. From the publisher's prospectus: "Shelley was one of the most famous English Romantic poets whose passionate search for personal love and social justice was gradually channeled from overt actions into poems that rank with the greatest in the English language. In 1922 the Grolier Club, in common with many societies, universities and libraries, held an exhibition of the one hundredth anniversary of the death of Percy Bysshe Shelley. The scope of this work includes descriptions of all the writings of Shelley that were published during his lifetime. In all 150 works are meticulously described, with very useful and extensive notes." Bound in the original red cloth, stamped in black. Published @ $65. Besterman 5735. First Martino printing. Hardcover. New/in publisher's shrinkwrap. 8vo. xx, 134pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping. Seller Inventory # 018490
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A descriptive catalogue of the first editions in book form of the writings of Percy Bysshe Shelley based on a memorial exhibition held at the Grolier Club from April 20 to May 20, 1922
Published by
Mansfield Centre, Conn. : Martino, 2001
ISBN 10: 1578983215
ISBN 13: 9781578983216
Used
Hardcover
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Facsimile Edition. Fine copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 133p., ill., facsim. ; 22cm. Subjects: Shelley, Percy Bysshe -- (1792-1822) -- Bibliography. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 307148