UTOPIA. A most pleasant, fruitful, and witty work, of the best state of a public weal, and of the new isle called Utopia; written in Latin by the right worthy and famous Sir Thomas More, knight, and translated into English by Ralph Robinson, A.D.1551. A new edition; with copious notes, and a biographical and literary introduction by the Rev, T.F. Dibdin. 2 volumes,

MORE, Thomas.

Published by London: printed by William Bulmer for William Miller, 1808

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8vo, (192x130mm), viii,clxxx,141; 320,[1]p. Engraved frontispiece portrait, numerous engraved head and tailpiece vignettes, some slight spotting. Original drab-olive boards, worn, printed back labels, previous owners signature: Robert Scott Fettes, dated 10 June 1859 on the front free endleaf on each vol. Bookplate . (Isaac `checklist' in William Bulmer, the fine printer in context 378; Jackson 12; Windle & Pippin A9a) This was Bulmer's first piece of printing for Dibdin and while the Reverend's scholarship might not meet today's higher standards (the text of this edition, for instance, is taken from the Alsop 1639 edition which Dibdin excoriates in his introduction) he did bring forth some of the printer's finest work. (Isaac p57) Please note that the advised postage is based on an average book, if necessary the postage will be reduced to the correct amount and you will be notified by email. Seller Inventory # 11661

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Title: UTOPIA. A most pleasant, fruitful, and witty...

Publisher: London: printed by William Bulmer for William Miller

Publication Date: 1808

Binding: Hardcover