The Vicar of Wakefield. A Tale By DR. GOLDSMITH, [Contemporary Half Leather]

Oliver Goldsmith

Published by London: Printed for C and J Rivington &c, 1823

About this Item

London: London, C. & J. Rivington, et al, 1823. In contemporary half calf with gilt titles to spine. Previous owner's name in contemporary hand to front free end-paper. Attractive little volume. Small pocket edition of Vicar of Wakefield. Oliver Goldsmith (1728 1774) was an Irish novelist, playwright and poet, who is best known for his novel The Vicar of Wakefield (1766), his pastoral poem The Deserted Village (1770), and his plays The Good-Natur'd Man (1768) and She Stoops to Conquer (1771, first performed in 1773). He is thought to have written the classic children's tale The History of Little Goody Two-Shoes (1765). viii, 196pp. Approximately 5 ¼ inches tall. Condition Report Externally Spine good condition gilt titles, five gilt bands separating six compartments with elaborate gilt decoration. Joints good condition gently rubbed. Corners good condition worn and rubbed. Boards good condition worn marbled boards with leather quarters. Page edges good condition tanned. See above and photos. Internally Hinges good condition intact. Paste downs good condition dark grey/brown. End papers good condition dark grey/brown. Title good condition tanned. Pages good condition tanned. Binding good condition attractive. See photos Publisher: see above. Publication Date: 1823 Binding: Hardback. Seller Inventory # ABE-1588588116741

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Vicar of Wakefield. A Tale By DR. ...

Publisher: London: Printed for C and J Rivington &c

Publication Date: 1823

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good