Johnson lord lyttleton (7 Ergebnisse)
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Printed for Cadell and Davies, Longman, et al., London, 1807
- Hardcover
Anbieter: Tony Hutchinson, Seale, Vereinigtes KönigreichTony Hutchinson
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In den WarenkorbFull Leather. Zustand: Fair. 126pp. Complete in one volume. Interior in nice clean condition with only minor ageing discolouration. No names or inscriptions. Front board detached & cracking to rear hinge but content still well bound together. Cover very tatty.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Harrison and Co., Paternoster Row LONDON, 1785
- Hardcover
Anbieter: Sarah Zaluckyj, KINGTON, Vereinigtes KönigreichSarah Zaluckyj
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In den WarenkorbHard Back/Hard Cover. Zustand: With All Faults (W.A.F.). No Dustjacket. 463 + 81 pages. Both boards OFF rear board MISSING, spine heavily rubbed with losses to ends, no title-plate, last page of text detached with edge chips & very badly creased alothought text legible. end-papers missing, starts with half-title page (no frontis… if there was one), 9 plates out of 12 present and bound out of order, one plate to Persian Letters. Blotching to title-pages and to some of Persian letters, thin ink underlinings to some pages of text & one or two small markings, majority of text clean. Page-edges darkened, binding seems fairly sound. Needs repair.
- Softcover
- Print-on-Demand
Anbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes KönigreichForgotten Books
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. In this fascinating book, the author explores the profound importance of silence and secrecy in human society. Delving into historical and literary contexts, the author demonstrates how the ability to keep a secret has been both revered and reviled throughout the ages. The author skillfu…lly analyzes the complex interplay between eloquence and reticence, introspectively examining the reasons why people often struggle to keep secrets, from vanity to a natural human desire to connect. Ultimately, this book offers profound insights into the nature of trust, the dangers of gossip, and the power of silence as a tool for both personal and collective growth. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Harrison & Co, London, 1785
- Hardcover
Anbieter: Tony Hutchinson, Seale, Vereinigtes KönigreichTony Hutchinson
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In den WarenkorbTree Calf. Zustand: Fair. 463 + 81pp. Cracking to hinges but still well bound together. Minor age staining spotting, more on end pages otherwise interior in nice clean condition. Illustrated with plates. Armorial bookplate. Marbled end--papers. Wear to extremeties of cover. Gilt titling on red leather labels. One of a number of…issues I have in this Classics series. Picture of this book available.
Harrison's British Classicks: Vol. 1 with: The Rambler [Johnson] [4 v in 1] and Letters From a Persian in England to His Friend at Ispahan]
Johnson, Samuel; Lyttleton, George, Lord [w Thomas Stothard engravings]
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Harrison & Co., London, 1785
- Hardcover
Anbieter: Singularity Rare & Fine, Baldwinsville, NY, USASingularity Rare & Fine
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In den WarenkorbOld Calf. Zustand: Good Plus. London: Harrison & Co., 1785. Illustrated with 14 copper-engraved plates after Stothard. Vol 1. only, which includes: Johnson, Samuel. The Rambler, 4 vols. in 1. [bound with]: Lyttleton, George, Lord. Letters from a Persian in England to his Friend at Ispahan. [1], vii + 463 + 81 pp. Old calf, (8v0)… 8.5" x 5.25". Joints weak, with later three gilt incuse compartments added over spine, edgewear; internally, quite clean, with lovely, fine Thomas Stothard plates. L-40n. Stothard, Thomas (illustrator).
Weitere BilderVerlag: J Moore, Dublin, 1793
- Hardcover
Anbieter: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, Vereinigtes KönigreichRooke Books PBFA
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In den WarenkorbLeather. Zustand: Very Good. A very scarce set of works from the late 18th century featuring Samuel Johnson's 'The Rambler' and George Lyttleton's 'Letters From A Persian In England, To His Friend'. Both of these works are part of the 'Moore's British Classics' series, and are bound Two volumes in one. 'The Rambler' is complete…in four volumes. With an additional volume to the rear of the volume entitled, 'Letters From A Persian In England, To His Friend'. 'The Rambler' is continuously paginated, with a separate pagination for 'Letters From a Persian'. 'The Rambler' was a periodical by Samuel Johnson. This publication primarily featured essays and works of non-fiction, with a total of 208 articles published across the set. Samuel Johnson was a poet, essayist, literary critic and lexicographer. Born in 1709, Johnson was a committed Tory, and a devout Anglican. 'Letters From A Persian In England, To His Friend At Ispahan' is a series of letter written by the British statesman, George Lyttleton. As well as a recognised writer, George Lyttleton is warmly remembered as an important patron of the arts. With the previous owners ink inscription to the title page of 'The Rambler' that reads 'Anna Sealy December 10th 1823. Bailey Field'. A fascinating collection of letter and articles by two notable figures of the 18th century. In a full calf binding. Externally lightly rubbed to the head and tail of the spine and also to the extremities. A large crack to the front joint, and a strained front hinge having resulted in the front board at risk of becoming detached. Crack to the rear joint, to the head. Spots to the front and rear endpapers. Internally firmly bound. Pages are generally clean. Very Good. None (illustrator). book.
Weitere BilderA Select Collection of Poems, from the Most Approved Authors
Alexander Donaldson [ed.]; Samuel Johnson; Lord Lyttleton; Lord Lovelace; Mr. Mason et al
Verlag: A. Donaldson, Edinburgh, 1772
- Hardcover
Anbieter: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, Vereinigtes KönigreichRooke Books PBFA
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EUR 233,75
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In den WarenkorbLeather. Zustand: Very Good. The scarce second edition of this wonderful collection of poetry from a variety of writers from the eighteenth century and earlier. The scarce second edition of this work, complete in two volumes.Retaining the original half titles.These volumes are likely edited by the publisher Alexander Donaldson,…who in the 1774 case 'Donaldson v Beckett' overturned so called 'perpetual copyright', putting older literature into the public domain.Including poems from a wealth of writers, including Samuel Johnson, Lord Lyttleton, Lord Lovelace, Mr. Mason, Elizabeth Carter, Goldsmith, James Thomson and others.ESTC N21829.With the inscription of B Smith, 1832, to the front free endpaper of volume I, and the 1777 inscriptions of Will. Roberston to the verso of each front free endpaper. With a further inscription to each title page.A wonderful insight into the popular poetry of the eighteenth century. In full calf bindings. Light rubbing to head of volume II back strip, otherwise externally very smart. Hinges strained, but firmly held. Inscriptions to front free endpaper of each volume, and to each title page. Loss to head of volume I half title. Volume I lacking rear blank and free endpaper. Volume II lacking a rear blank. Internally, firmly bound. Pages a touch age toned due to paper type, with the odd handling mark. Very Good. None (illustrator). book.
