Pursuits of Literature. A Satirical Poem in Four Dialogues

Mathias, Thomas James

Verlag: H. Maxwell, for J. Nancrede, Boston; and A. Dickins and J. Ormrod, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, 1800

Beschreibung

viii, 9-481p. 19th century quarter calf over marbled boards with marbled endpapers. Thomas James Mathias (1754-1835) was a British scholar and author. The Pursuit of Literature is by far his most famous work. The first dialog was published in 1794, the second and third in 1796 and the fourth in 1797. This is the first edition printed in America and includes the introductory advertisement preface to the seventh edition. Foxed throughout with occasional contemporary ink stains. Spine and extremities rubbed with the corners exposed. Includes the pagination errors on p431. With a contemporary book label of J. B. Campbell on the inside front board. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 008158

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Titel: Pursuits of Literature. A Satirical Poem in ...

Verlag: H. Maxwell, for J. Nancrede, Boston; and A. Dickins and J. Ormrod, Philadelphia, Philadelphia

Erscheinungsdatum: 1800

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: Good