Adrian Drift (12 results)
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Seller: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.California Books
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Seller: moluna, Greven, Germanymoluna
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Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have.
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Seller: moluna, Greven, Germanymoluna
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Condition: New. KlappentextThe History Of His Own Time: Compiled From The Original Manuscripts, Of His Late Excellence Matthew Prior, is a book written by English poet and diplomat Matthew Prior in 1740. The book is a compilation of Prior s personal acc.
More imagesThe History of His Own Time. Compiled from the Original Manuscripts of His Late Excellency Matthew Prior, Esq.: Revised and Signed By Himself, and Copied for the Press By Mr. Adrian Drift, His Executor
Prior, Matthew; Edited by Adrian Drift, Dedication by J. Bancks
Language: English
Published by Printed for the Editor, London, 1740
- Hardcover
Seller: Dale Steffey Books, ABAA, ILAB, Bloomington, IN, U.S.A.Dale Steffey Books, ABAA, ILAB
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Full Calf. Condition: Very Good Plus. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket, As Issued. Second Edition. Frontispiece engraving of Matthew Prior by J. Parr, Sculpt. viii, 472, index 8 pp. Bound by J. Clarke in full calf, double gilt rule border to covers, spine in six compartments with red and black morocco labels and gilt rules, all…edges gilt, marbled end pages. Very Good Plus, the spine repaired in keeping although the repair leaving the end pages rubbed at gutters, small period bookplate bearing a dragon, the name on the bookplate obscured. covers a bit rubbed and lightly soiled. The text clean and bright. A quite nice ccopy, and rather uncommon thus.
Published by [J. Bancks], London, 1740
- Hardcover
Seller: BISON BOOKS - ABAC/ILAB, Winnipeg, MB, CanadaBISON BOOKS - ABAC/ILAB
Contact seller4-star sellerLeather Bound. pp. 472. 8vo. Bound in brown leather. General shelfwear and scuffing, most prominently to corners, front board loose but present, rear board holding on tenderly, light soiling and tide line to upper edge, ink inscription to title page, binding otherwise tight and contents clear; good. Allegedly compiled from the o…riginal manuscripts Matthew Prior, but with questionable legitimacy.
More imagesPublished by For The Editor, London, 1740
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Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United KingdomRooke Books PBFA
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Cloth. Condition: Very Good Indeed. Two volumes of Matthew Prior's works, issued following his death and edited by the executor of Prior's will. ESTC No. T75984. Published in two volumes, with a separate title page to each volume but with an additional title page to volume I. With a frontispiece to 'Miscellaneous Works' (Volume…II). Ex library, both volumes are in library cloth bindings, with shelf numbers gilt stamped to the spines. Lambeth public library plates to the front pastedowns. Matthew Prior was an English poet and diplomat remembered for contributing to the political newspaper, 'The Examiner'. Stylistically, Prior's poems vary and exude skill. He was full of witty turns, well-remembered allusions and his mastery of the octo-syllabic couplet. In full library cloth bindings. Externally, excellent with minor shelfwear. Minor bumping to the head and tail of spines and to the extremities. Library bookplate to the front pastedowns, Lambeth Public Libraries. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with just the occasional spots. Very Good Indeed. None Stated (illustrator). book.
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Seller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United KingdomMajestic Books
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Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 500.
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Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, IndiaTrue World of Books
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherBound. Condition: NEW. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1740 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. NO changes have been made to the o…riginal text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 502.
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, IndiaGyan Books Pvt. Ltd.
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine l…ends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1740. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 502, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 502 502.
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Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, GermanyAHA-BUCH GmbH
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - The History Of His Own Time: Compiled From The Original Manuscripts, Of His Late Excellence Matthew Prior, is a book written by English poet and diplomat Matthew Prior in 1740. The book is a compilation of Prior's personal accounts and o…bservations of the events and people he encountered during his lifetime, including his experiences as a diplomat in France and his interactions with prominent figures such as William III and Queen Anne. The book provides a unique perspective on the political and social climate of the early 18th century in England and Europe. The original manuscripts used for the compilation of this book were discovered after Prior's death and were edited and published by his friend, Samuel Johnson. The History Of His Own Time is a valuable historical document that offers insight into the life and times of one of England's most celebrated poets and diplomats.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
More imagesMiscellaneous works: In 2 vol. 1 1740 [Leather Bound]
Rev. by himself, and copied fair for the pr. by Adrian Drift
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, IndiaGyan Books Pvt. Ltd.
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpie…ce has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1740. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Pages:- 500, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 500 500.
More imagesMiscellaneous works: In 2 vol. 2 1740 [Leather Bound]
Rev. by himself, and copied fair for the pr. by Adrian Drift
- Hardcover
- Print on Demand
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, IndiaGyan Books Pvt. Ltd.
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpie…ce has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1740. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Pages:- 502, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 502 502.
