A Tale of a Tub. Written for the Universal Improvement of Mankind. To which is added An Account of a Battel between the Ancient and Modern books in St James's Library
Published by London John Nutt 1710, 1710
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Seller: Christian White Rare Books Ltd, Ilkley, Yorkshire, United KingdomChristian White Rare Books Ltd
AbeBooks seller since August 23, 2006
Condition: Used
£ 175.00
Quantity: 1 available
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The fifth edition of Jonathan Swift's work and the first to include the 'Author's Apology' and explanatory notes by William Wotton. In addition to the main satire, this edition also contains the essay 'An Account of a Battel between the Ancient and Modern Books in St. James's Library' and a third work, 'A Discourse Concerning the Mechanical Operation of the Spirit'. Complete with 8 full page engravings. PHYSICAL CONDITION: In good condition in a handsome panelled calf binding, blind stamped to front and rear. Shelf worn, a little bumped to edges as expected. Six panelled spine ruled in gilt. Front and rear hinges just cracking although text block remains very sound. Endpapers age toned as expected. A pictorial bookplate in the name of 'JWH Brydges' to front pastedown is likely that of John William Head Bridges (1764 -1839) of Wooton, Kent, England. An additional handwritten ownership inscription reads 'JWH Bridges 1780' to front free endpaper. Full page frontispiece by J Stuirt and 7 further full page engravings throughout. A dark stain runs throughout the entire volume to top edge of each leaf affecting the upper margin. Text remains legible throughout. 343 pp. Printed by John Nutt in London. Jonathan Swift's name is not on the title page of this edition which reads instead 'By W.W.W--tt--n, B.D. and others'. Please contact Christian White Rare Books Ltd for more information or images of this item.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- A Tale of a Tub. Written for the Universal Improvement of Mankind. To which is added An Account of a Battel between the Ancient and Modern books in St James's Library
- Author
- Jonathan Swift
- Publisher
- London John Nutt 1710
- Publication year
- 1710
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Christian White Rare Books Ltd
Ilkley, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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| Item | 10 to 20 business days | 7 to 15 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 20.00 | £ 22.00 |
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Christian White Rare Books Ltd, has been buying and selling rare books and manucripts since 2006. We serve collectors of every kind, from all over the world, as well as supplying books to institutional rare book collections. We welcome direct contact from customers via ABEbooks and via our own website; we are pleased to offer a discount to members of the book trade: do get in touch. We would love to hear from you if you have interesting books, manuscripts, archives and handwritten items to sell. Company Number: 7980586 …
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Christian White Rare Books Ltd
287 Leeds road, Ilkley
Ilkley, United Kingdom LS298LL
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