The Ruins of a Temple

The Rev.Joseph Jefferson

Published by T.North, 1793

About this Item

1st Edition of a poem by the Rev Joseph Jefferson 1793. Printed by T.North Little Tower St (Basingstoke presumably) 1793 sold by Chapman & Co Booksellers No.161 Fleet Street; Chambers, Basingstoke,; Fuller, Newbury.' Inscribed after title page 'To the Inhabitants of the town of Basingstoke in the County of Hants; the follwing poem on 'The Ruins of a Temple' whose beautiful situation and venerable appearance unite to distinguish their neighbourhood is most respectully inscribed by their humble servant Joseph Jefferson, Basingstoke August 7 1793.' The property of English broadcaster and writer John Arlott who was born in Chapel St Lodge, Basingstoke. Original text with two colour illustrations by W.Alexander and S.Hooper.Mottled brown boards, slightly faded gold lettering on spine with some foxing on introductory and clear back pages - text and illustrations in good, clean condition for age. Seller Inventory # 223

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Ruins of a Temple

Publisher: T.North

Publication Date: 1793

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Edition: 1st Edition