The Genuine Works in Verse and Prose of the Right Honourable George Granville, Lord Lansdowne
George Granville, Lord Lansdowne
Published by J. Tonson, and L. Gilliver, London, 1732
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The first edition thus of this impressive collection of the works of Tory politician, poet and playwright George Granville, Lord Lansdowne. In his preface, Lansdowne explains that he was 'prevailed upon to give way to this present publication' because of the mistakes present in the numerous pirate editions of his work in circulation.Illustrated with a frontispiece, and with engraved head and tail pieces throughout.Alongside his political career, Lord Lansdowne was a reputed poet and playwright, stylistically similar to Dryden. He was an early supporter of Alexander Pope, serving as his first patron With the bookplate of Richard Luckett to the front pastedown. Luckett was a lecturer in seventeenth century literature at Cambridge University, and held the post of Pepys Librarian for thirty years. Also to the front pastedown is the illustrated bookplate of Elizabeth Handasyde.An excellent copy of this scarce first edition. Rebacked, in a full calf binding with original boards restored, retaining the original endpapers. Externally, smart. Light rubbing to board perimeters, and back strip head and tail. Hinges lightly strained but firmly held. Bookplates to pastedowns. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright, with the odd spot and light handling mark, and with neat marginal pencil notations throughout. Very Good. Seller Inventory # 855F26
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Title: The Genuine Works in Verse and Prose of the ...
Publisher: J. Tonson, and L. Gilliver, London
Publication Date: 1732
Binding: Leather
Illustrator: Not Stated
Condition: Very Good
Edition: First edition.
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The Genuine Works in Verse and Prose, Of the Right Honourable George Granville, Lord Lansdowne. Vols. I & II
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J. and R. Tonson, L. Gilliver and J. Clarke, London, 1736
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Seller: Attic Books (ABAC, ILAB), London, ON, Canada
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Leatherbound. Condition: Poor. 2 vols.: [10], 240; 285 p. 17 cm. Full leather. Title pages in black and red. From our As Is shelf. Vol. I boards detached. Vol. II boards detached and book split in two at pp. 122-3. Small reference labels on front pastedowns. Ink signature on front free endpaper in vol. I. Front endpapers detached, rear free in vol. I half torn out. Apparently complete but in need of rebinding. Seller Inventory # 118966
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The Genuine Works in Verse and Prose, of the Right Honourable George Granville, Lord Lansdowne
Published by
J. Tonson and L. Gilliver, London, 1932
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Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Stanley Louis Remarkable Books, Saint Charles, IL, U.S.A.
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Condition: Very Good+. First. George Granville, 1st Baron Lansdowne PC (1666 â" 1735), of Stowe, Cornwall, was an English Tory politician who sat in the English and British House of Commons from 1702 until 1712, when he was raised to the peerage as Baron Lansdown and sat in the House of Lords He was Secretary at War during the Harley administration from 1710 to 1712 He was also a noted poet and made a name for himself with verses composed on the visit of Mary of Modena, then Duchess of York, while he was at Cambridge in 1677 He was also a reputable poet and playwright, stylistically similar to Dryden Granville was a hearty encourager to Alexander Pope, serving as his first patron [12], 563 pp Pages 49-56 appear missing, but this was an apparent misprinting, since the signatures are correct, and the text flows correctly from p 48 to p 57 With engraved initials, vignettes 285x21 cm (11½x8½") 19th century calf with newer spine with raised bands, stamped in gilt, speckled edges General light wear to boards with some rubbing to edges; occasional bits of mild foxing; very good With the armorial bookplate of "Richard Grosvenor of Eaton in Com Chesire Bar," There were several Richard Grosvenors in history, but the timing of this volume matches Richard Grosvenor, 1st Earl Grosvenor (1731 â" 1802), known as Sir Richard Grosvenor, Bt between 1755 and 1761 and as The Lord Grosvenor between 1761 and 1784, was a British peer, racehorse owner and art collector He was created Baron Grosvenor in 1761 and in 1784 became both Viscount Belgrave and Earl Grosvenor General light wear to boards with some rubbing to edges; occasional bits of mild foxing; very good 563 pp. Seller Inventory # AA1328
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