FESTOONS OF FANCY, CONSISTING OF COMPOSITIONS AMATORY, SENTIMENTAL AND HUMOROUS, IN VERSE AND PROSE
Littell, William
Verlag: From the Press of William Farquar, Louisville, 1814
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[2],179,[1]pp. Contemporary three-quarter calf and paper- covered boards. Calf and boards heavily worn, paper partially perished on boards, substantial chips to upper outer corner of both boards. Moderate to heavy foxing throughout, as usual. Minor marginal loss to a few leaves (one just touching a few letters), closed horizontal tear across five leaves neatly and unobtrusively repaired. Contemporary ink notes and ownership inscriptions on endpapers. Withal, a good copy, in original condition. In a half morocco and cloth clamshell case, spine gilt. One of the great rarities of early midwestern books, here in an entirely unsophisticated copy, in the original binding. The author, William Littell, was a prominent Kentucky lawyer with a taste for satire and poetics. His first published work, AN EPISTLE FROM WILLIAM, SURNAMED LITTELL, TO THE PEOPLE OF THE REALM OF KENTUCKY, was issued in Frankfort in 1806 and reprinted in FESTOONS OF FANCY. According to the DAB, these works were "of such a character to bring him into disrepute and to give him a reputation for flippancy and scurrility that he never succeeded in living down." In fact, they are lively political satire, and it seems unlikely that Littell suffered the castigation that the priggish DAB biographer suggests. This copy bears contemporary ink notes and ownership inscriptions of Samuel Cooper, a Louisville resident, on the endpapers. The notes read "Samuel Cooper his Book price 75 cents - 1818," "August 4 1818 Coopers" and "Mr. Saml Cooper's Book Bought in Louisville Price 75 cts 1818," providing significant provenance and early price information. "FESTOONS OF FANCY is not only the first important book of poems printed west of the Alleghenies, but it is almost certainly the first book of any kind printed in Louisville" - Streeter. Howes calls it "the first humorous book produced West of the Alleghanies [sic]." Quite rare in the market, this is only the second complete copy ever offered by this firm. No complete copies are listed in auction records since the Streeter copy, which sold to Goodspeed's for $2,000 in 1967. STREETER SALE 1648. HOWES L378, "c." GRAFF 2508. AII (KENTUCKY) 507. KENTUCKY HUNDRED 35. JILLSON, RARE KENTUCKY BOOKS, p.52. JILLSON, EARLY KENTUCKY LITERATURE, p.53-55. COLEMAN, KENTUCKY RARITIES 78. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers WRCAM56456
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Titel: FESTOONS OF FANCY, CONSISTING OF ...
Verlag: From the Press of William Farquar, Louisville
Erscheinungsdatum: 1814
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Festoons of Fancy Consisting of Compositions Amatory, Sentimental, and Humorous in Verse and Prose
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Leatherbound. Zustand: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 142. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1940 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 142. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LB100153965428
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Leather Bound. Zustand: New. Language: English. 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 1940. 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. Lang: - English, Pages: - 142, Print on Demand. 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. 142. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LB1111010747719
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FESTOONS OF FANCY, CONSISTING OF COMPOSITIONS AMATORY, SENTIMENTAL AND HUMOROUS, IN VERSE AND PROSE.
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Louisville: From the Press of William Farquar, 1814., 1814
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Anbieter: William Reese Company - Americana, New Haven, CT, USA
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One of the great rarities of early midwestern books, here in an entirely unsophisticated copy, in the original binding. The author, William Littell, was a prominent Kentucky lawyer with a taste for satire and poetics. His first published work, AN EPISTLE FROM WILLIAM, SURNAMED LITTELL, TO THE PEOPLE OF THE REALM OF KENTUCKY, was issued in Frankfort in 1806 and reprinted in FESTOONS OF FANCY. According to the DAB, these works were "of such a character to bring him into disrepute and to give him a reputation for flippancy and scurrility that he never succeeded in living down." In fact, they are lively political satire, and it seems unlikely that Littell suffered the castigation that the priggish DAB biographer suggests. This copy bears contemporary ink notes and ownership inscriptions of Samuel Cooper, a Louisville resident, on the endpapers. The notes read "Samuel Cooper his Book price 75 cents - 1818," "August 4 1818 Coopers" and "Mr. Saml Cooper's Book Bought in Louisville Price 75 cts 1818," providing significant provenance and early price information. "FESTOONS OF FANCY is not only the first important book of poems printed west of the Alleghenies, but it is almost certainly the first book of any kind printed in Louisville" - Streeter. Howes calls it "the first humorous book produced West of the Alleghanies [sic]." Quite rare in the market, this is only the second complete copy ever offered by this firm. No complete copies are listed in auction records since the Streeter copy, which sold to Goodspeed's for $2,000 in 1967. STREETER SALE 1648. HOWES L378, "c." GRAFF 2508. AII (KENTUCKY) 507. KENTUCKY HUNDRED 35. JILLSON, RARE KENTUCKY BOOKS, p.52. JILLSON, EARLY KENTUCKY LITERATURE, p.53-55. COLEMAN, KENTUCKY RARITIES 78. [2],179,[1]pp. Contemporary three-quarter calf and paper-covered boards. Calf and boards heavily worn, paper partially perished on boards, substantial chips to upper outer corner of both boards. Moderate to heavy foxing throughout, as usual. Minor marginal loss to a few leaves (one just touching a few letters), closed horizontal tear across five leaves neatly and unobtrusively repaired. Contemporary ink notes and ownership inscriptions on endpapers. Withal, a good copy, in unsophisticated condition. In a half morocco and cloth clamshell case, spine gilt. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 56456
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