The Faerie Queene. With an exact Collation of the two original editions, published by himself at London in quarto; the former containing the first three books printed in 1590, and the latter the six books in 1596. To which are now added, a new Life of the Author, and also a Glossary. Adorned with thirty-two Copper-Plates, from the Original Drawings of the late W. Kent, Esq; Architect and principal Painter to his Majesty.

Spenser, Edmund

Verlag: printed for J. Brindley and S. Wright, London, 1751

Beschreibung

Three quarto volumes each measuring approx. 11x9 inches, bound in full polished leather of the period, spines in 6 compartments, title and volume labels in 2nd and 3rd compartments, others with gilt decoration; illustrated with 32 full-page engravings from drawings by William Kent; moderate overall handling wear, covers rubbed at edges and corners, outer joints split but all covers holding by the chords, "Vol. II" spine label lacking; text blocks square and tight, pages clean and unmarked with minimal age toning; an overall honest and attractive set in un-enhanced "as found" condition; each volume bears the small book label of "W. Newton" on front pastedown and early 19th century armorial bookplate ffep. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 023110

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Faerie Queene. With an exact Collation ...

Verlag: printed for J. Brindley and S. Wright, London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1751

Einband: Full-Leather

Zustand: Very Good