1744 The Works Of Edmund Waller In Verse And Prose Published By Mr Fenton

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Works of Edmund Waller in Verse and Prose Edmund Waller 1744 Printed for J and R Tonson and S Draper in the Strand : London 7" by 4" [16], 1-295, clxviiipp. SUMMARY An early edition of the works in prose and verse by Edmund Waller, English poet and politician. Illustrated. Early Edition,Folding Plates,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Rebound Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION An early edition of this work, originally published in 1729. Comprising the works in prose and verse by Edmund Waller, English politician and poet. Waller was known to be one of the longest serving members of the English House of Common, and for his poem 'Song (Go, Lovely Rose)'. His verse was one of the first examples of heroic couplets. His earlier writings recount events during the 1620s.Edited by Mr. Fenton. Illustrated with a frontispiece and two plates, one of which is folding. ESTC Reference: T124641 CONDITION In a full calf binding with marbled endpapers. Externally smart with some shelf wear and some rubbing to the spine, as well as a minor scuffing. The head and tail of the spine are slightly chipped, the headband visible. With a bookplate to the front pastedown, 'Kimberly' dated 1838. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are clean with only a touch of age toning, as usual. Illustrated with a frontispiece and an engravings, as well as a folding plate. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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