The Poetical Works of Oliver Goldsmith, MB. with an account of the Life and Writings of the Author

Published by T Cadell; Scatcherd and Whitaker; G and T Wilkie; W Miller; and J Murray, London, 1793

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A fair copy in contemporary full leather binding with title label to spine. New edition, published less than 20 years after the author's death. Oliver Goldsmith's writings are not particularly in fashion now, but he was extremely popular in his time - known for his poems - for example The Deserted Village; his books eg The Vicar of Wakefield and his plays eg She Stoops to Conquer. This book incorporates a sample of his poetry - some with dedications, and writings about Goldsmith. The binding is very worn, with leather loss to the top and bottom of the spine and wear to spine joints, edges and corners. The remnants of gilt compartments are just visible on the spine and there is some gilt decoration to board edges. There is an armorial bookplate to the front pastedown with the name erased. Contents are complete bar the fep and initial blank and include: half title, title with ink initials to top corner, contents listing; writings on Goldsmith pp xlii; half title to poems and poetry with longer poems given half title and dedication pp 5-151. Titles include The Deserted Village and The Traveller. Text with occasional browning and marking, particularly towards the end of the volume.…

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Title
The Poetical Works of Oliver Goldsmith, MB. with an account of the Life and Writings of the Author
Author
Oliver Goldsmith
Publisher
T Cadell; Scatcherd and Whitaker; G and T Wilkie; W Miller; and J Murray, London
Publication year
1793
Condition
Fair
Binding
Full-Leather
Edition
New Edition
Dimensions
16mo - over 5¾ - 6¾" tall
Seller catalogs
LITERATURE, POETRY

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Orkney Islands, United Kingdom

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We are a small online bookselling business specialising in rare and unusual books, generally published before 1900, with a focus on natural history, history, illustrated works and some literature. We are based in the beautiful Orkney Islands and have a specialist Orkney/Shetland section in our listings. We run a bookshop in Orkney - Birsay Books - where we have a wide range of stock from science fiction and fantasy to maritime and, of course, Orkney/Shetland and Scottish material. We take images of all of our books to supplement the online descriptions, and are always happy to provide more on request. When you order from us, we ensure that books are properly packed to protect their condition and we always use recorded or 'signed for' postal services for additional security. Because we are based on an island which depends on ferries and flights for shipping, we can not guarantee 'next day' delivery. We will simply get your purchase to you as quickly and safely as we can.…

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