Literary Relics: Containing Original Letters From King Charles II, King James II, the Queen of Bohemia, Swift, Berkeley, Addison, Steele, Congreve, the Duke of Ormond, and Bishop Rundle

Published by C. Elliot; T. Kay; C. Elliot, London, 1789

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A very scarce volume of biographical pieces and edited correspondence by eminent historical figures, the first edition of this work by George Monck Berkeley. The first edition of this very scarce work.The 'Literary Relics' of George Monck Berkeley, an interesting selection of research and correspondence of royal figures, edited and collected here into one volume.Berkeley's work contains his 'Inquiry into the Life of Dean Swift', a biographical work for which he is best known, as well as an edited selection of letters from Kings Charles II and James II, Elizabeth of Bohemia, Jonathan Swift, and more.George Monck Berkeley was a playwright an author, who only published a few works before his death at the age of 29.Half-title is present.Bookplate of Edward Winnington to the front paste down. Winnington was a baronet and politician, an MP Droitwich, Worcestershire, for almost thirty years. In a full marbled calf binding. Externally, generally smart, a little rubbed to the leather. Minor bumping to the extremities. A few light marks to the boards. Very small crack to the head of the front joint. Bookplate to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with a few scattered spots. Very Good.…

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Title
Literary Relics: Containing Original Letters From King Charles II, King James II, the Queen of Bohemia, Swift, Berkeley, Addison, Steele, Congreve, the Duke of Ormond, and Bishop Rundle
Author
George-Monck Berkeley
Publisher
C. Elliot; T. Kay; C. Elliot, London
Publication year
1789
Condition
Very Good
Book Type
book
Binding
Leather
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None
Edition
First edition.
Item weight
1 kilogram
Dimensions
8.5" by 5.5"

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