Sterling Works

Published by James Sterling, 1740

  • Hardcover
  • Used
See all details
Item image 1 of 5.

Seller: Newtown Rare Books, Dublin, IrelandNewtown Rare Books

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since October 25, 2016

Hardcover

Condition: Used - Good

£ 120.72

£ 30.93 shipping 
Ships from Ireland to U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket
Free 30-day returns

Item description from seller

Would assume a very rare and first edition! Circa 1740-1745 - Undated and without complete title so we are not sure on this one! But on the spine although part damaged and faded STERLING WORKS is visible. The title page is cut of at the top but the following is intact - To the Honourable Colonel Charles Lanoe, And to the worthy Gentlemen, The Field-Officers, The Captains and Subalterns commanded by him in his Majesty's own Royal Regiment of foot, This volume of POEMS Is humbly Inscribed and Dedicated by their faithful Servant and Chaplin James Sterling. 282 pages of clear text that include the following among many other titles: An ODE on the times, To a Gentleman of Cambridge, an epilogue spoken by Mrs. Sterling on her quitting the stage, The Lovers of Hero and Leander. The Rival Generals, as it was acted at the Theatre Royal, Dublin (verse drama in five acts). Leather boards intact but having chips and on spine edges and some corners also spine torn in centre. All pages are intact but have the feeling of dampness, with part pages to binding coming loose on lower end towards the middle/end of book, but is still intact. Opening pages are torn and have endpages missing as in rear with pencil and crayon notes on rear endpages. Very scarce & rare. James Sterling was born in Ireland at Dowrass, King's County, in the year 1701, the son of James Sterling, described in the register of Trinity College, Dublin, as "generosus" or gentleman.* In a letter of his later life, the younger Sterling referred to his father as one who had held a "Post of Dignity in the Army for near fifty Years,"* and in the dedication of his first tragedy. The Rival Generals, published in 1722. James Sterling's Poetical Works, Dublin, 1734, the only recorded copy of which is in the Library of St. Paul's Cathedral. Not sure if the above is a similar copy of this one.…

Seller Inventory # TSB7270

Bibliographic details

Title
Sterling Works
Author
James Sterling
Publisher
James Sterling
Publication year
1740
Condition
Good
Binding
Hardcover
Seller catalogs
Antiquarian

Newtown Rare Books

Dublin, Ireland

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since October 25, 2016

Shipping rates from Ireland to U.S.A.

Item5 to 12 business days6 to 9 business days
First item£ 30.93£ 45.63
Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.

Payment methods

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay
  • Bank Draft
  • Bank Wire Transfer
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Direct Debit
  • Invoice
  • Money Order
  • Paypal

Store description

Newtown Rare Books Selling: Rare and out of print books. View our website: Antiquarian, Rare Books, Out of Print, First Editions, Signed Copies

Specialty

Out of Print Books, Rare

Seller's business information

Newtown Rare Books

Ireland