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A first edition of the biography of poet and literary critic, John Addington Symonds. First edition. Illustrated with nine plates, each with guard paper. Collated complete. Exploring the life of John Addington Symonds, an English poet, literary critic and cultural historian, through his papers and correspondence. Symonds supported male love, referring to it as l'amour de l'impossible (love of the impossible). Written by Horatio Forbes Brown, a Scottish historian who specialized in the history of Venice and Italy. He also wrote for the Cambridge Modern History, was a poet and alpinist. In the original green cloth binding. Externally, very smart with light shelf wear to the extremities and the odd mark to the board. Some marks to each spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with the odd spot and light age toning to the extremities only. Very Good. Seller Inventory # 840T22
Title: John Addington Symonds: A Biography Compiled...
Publisher: John C. Nimmo, London
Publication Date: 1895
Binding: Cloth
Illustrator: None
Condition: Very Good
Edition: First edition.
Book Type: book
Seller: Gage Postal Books, Westcliff-on-Sea, United Kingdom
First edition hardback. The cloth binding has some light wear and a library label, it remains sound. There are library plates on the endpapers. The text is clean throughout. Portrait, xxiv + 495. Seller Inventory # WC346
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Willis Monie-Books, ABAA, Cooperstown, NY, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Inner hinges are cracking; general shelf wear extremities , especially spine ends and corners. ; In two volumes. Seller Inventory # 272054
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Richard Sylvanus Williams (Est 1976), WINTERTON, United Kingdom
Hardback. Condition: VG. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dw. Second Edition. Name of owner at front of book. Green cloth, gold lettering to spine (faded). Book is in very good condition with minor signs of wear and/or age. Minor cover wear. Seller Inventory # s503.482
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Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330361511
Quantity: 15 available
Seller: Book Stall of Rockford, Inc., Rockford, IL, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First edition: no later printings listed. Two volumes complete. Principal fault is a water stain (1" by 2") top of the spine of vol 2. Otherwise light wear to the bindings. No slope, no twist from reading or improper shelving. Pages tight clean no marks. No name of previous owner. No musty odor. No other water damage. No soiling, No sun fading. No dust jackets as issued. Seller Inventory # MP25-658C
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Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330361511
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Seller: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # I-9781163247662
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Seller: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # I-9781432539931
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Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany
Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - This 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 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 the original work. Seller Inventory # 9781432539931
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condition: New. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. 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 1895. 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:- 438, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. 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. 438. Seller Inventory # LB1111036087654
Quantity: Over 20 available