Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World

Jonathan Swift; Henry Craik

Verlag: Macmillan and Co, London, 1894

Beschreibung

A scarce large paper copy of Charles E. Brock's illustrated edition of 'Gulliver's Travels', a smart limited edition of only one-hundred and one copies. An uncommon to see large paper copy, limited to only 110 copies.'Gulliver's Travels' is the classic fantasy adventure tale centred around Lilliput, an island inhabited by 6" tall people. A favourite to children and adults alike, this book became popular as soon as it was published, and has remained one of the most famous 18th century novels ever since.Illustrated with a frontispiece, and many in-text illustrations throughout, by Charles E. Brock.Jonathan Swift was an Irish writer, with an emphasis on satirical political topics. 'Gulliver's Travels' is widely regarded as Swift's masterpiece, though he saw a lot of success in his other works during his lifetime. He wrote various essays and political pamphlets, as well as poetry and sermons.With a preface by Henry Craik.Collated, complete. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. Spine and extremities of the boards are a little faded. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Spine label is rubbed with some chips. Some light marks to the boards and spine. Spots to the endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 866P17

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Travels into Several Remote Nations of the ...

Verlag: Macmillan and Co, London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1894

Einband: Cloth

Illustrator: Charles E. Brock

Zustand: Very Good

Art des Buches: book