Task Poem Books Added Tirocinium by Cowper William (23 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. 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. Pages: 230. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1787 edition. NO changes have been made to the original 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. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. Language: English Pages: 230.

12mo, bound in later half calf, rebacked with original gilt-decorated spine laid down. Complete with half title and final advertising leaf. pp. [6], 186, [2], 32, [2]. Very Good, with scattered foxing. Title page signature of Susan A.L. Sedgwick, wife of Theodore Sedgwick and sister-in-law of novelist Catharine Maria Sedgwick. The signature is actually "Susan A.L. Ridley," her maiden name, and above that is that of her mother "Catherine Ridley." According to Evans the second work, Tirocinium, is frequently not bound with The Task; but "it should form a part of this issue." NAIP says the Tirocinium was also issued separately. Evans 20304. NAIP w031474 [8].

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First American Edition. William Cowper (1731 - 1800) was a British poet whose fragile mental health led him to seek solace in Christianity. "The Task" is considered to be his major work and was highly regarded and popular in its day as well as by 19th century poets. He is now considered to be the foremost poet of his generation. The six books of The Task are: "The Sofa," "The Timepiece," "The Garden," "The Winter Evening," "The Winter Morning Walk," and "The Winter Walk at Noon." Cowper speaks of Christianity, the gifts of nature, and attacks slavery, superficiality, etc. First published in London in 1785, this is this is the first American edition (a "New Edition") and was printed by Thomas Dobson, a Philadelphia printer who had recently come from Scotland. This is an interesting association copy; an inscription in the front reads: "Louisa Adams, 1794; Given by John Park before marriage." One line from an old letter in an old hand is affixed to the rear end paper: "ever faithful heart of Louisa" (this appears to have been written by her husband, John). Louisa Adams was born in 1773 in Acton, Mass. Her husband John Park was a physician in the U.S. Navy. At his request, she kept a diary from June 1800 to July 1801 while he was on a Navy cruise in the USS Warren fighting the French in the Caribbean. In her diary she talks about her family, her lonliness, the death of their son, their friends, local churches, politics, and her concern for her husband. Her diary has been published in the modern era. There is also an old pencil ownership name on the front fly leaf dated 1864. The contents have scattered spotting, but the text is generally clean. This book is bound in full leather, all edges are gilt, and there the covers are patterened in diamond stamping with a fancy gilt rule around the edges. The front cover is detached and the rear cover is nearly detached. This copy is worth rebacking to reattach the covers (preserving, of course, the end papers). The second 32 page poem, "Tirocinium." has a separate title page. Evans notes that a copy was published in New York in the same year by Carroll and Patterson. No ads are present in this copy. Ref: Evans, American Bibliography, 23034 ; 24mo 5" - 6" tall; 186, 32 pages.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1787 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. Pages: 229 NO changes have been made to the original 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: 229.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" 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 masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1787. 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: - 222, 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. 222.