1764 The Times a Poem Charles Churchill Satire First Edition

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Times a Poem [Charles Churchill] 1764 J. Coote; et al : London 10.5" by 8.5" [5], 6-32, 29-33, [1pp] SUMMARY The first edition of Charles Churchill's scathing satire poem denouncing the vices of the aristocracy, a complete pamphlet. First Edition Overall Condition: Very 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 The first edition of this work. Half-title is present. Collated, complete. Text is continuous, despite pagination. ESTC citation number T50334. Author's name written by a prior owner to the title page. 'The Times' is a satire poem, denouncing the vices of the aristocracy, with most emphasis and indignation placed on homosexuality. In the poem, Churchill alludes to several homosexuals known to him, so it can be believed that one of them personally offended him, hence this scathing attack on homosexuality. Written by Charles Churchill, a noted English satirist. CONDITION Disbound. Externally, the outer leaves are age-toned. Last leaf is detached but present, with edgewear. A few light marks to the outer leaves. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with the odd spot and odd light mark. Half-title and title page are lifting to the head but remain firm. Overall Condition: Very 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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