Junius

Junius

Verlag: T. Bensley, London, 1801

Beschreibung

An early edition of Junius' satirical and scathing letters, attacking the government of George III. Illustrated throughout. Complete in two volumes.An early edition of this work.A selection of the letters of Junius.'Junius' was an anonymous writer who wrote a series of letters for the 'Public Advertiser' from 1769 to 1772, in a series of sixty-nine letters. The letters were critical of the government of King George III, a riveting political commentary of the Georgian era.This edition contains 'Dedication to the English Nation', supporting republicanism and freedom of the press.Volume I illustrated with a frontispiece, vignette title page, and eleven plates.Volume II illustrated with a frontispiece, vignette title page, and eight plates.Sir Philip Francis is now generally considered to be 'Junius', though this is not universally agreed on.Volume I has the dedication misbound after the contents page, which appears to be a common mistake made.Bookplate of Joceline Percy to the front pastedowns. Bookplate of John William Pease to the recto to the front endpapers. Bookplate to the rear endpapers.Two pages of publisher's adverts to the rear of Volume II. In a full straight grain morocco binding. Externally, generally smart. Light marks and rubbing to the boards and spines. Spines are lightly discoloured. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spines and to the extremities. Bookplates to the pastedowns and to the recto to the front endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with some odd spots, mostly to the plates. Very Good. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 765P40

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Junius

Verlag: T. Bensley, London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1801

Einband: Leather

Illustrator: Not Stated

Zustand: Very Good

Art des Buches: book