LEATHER Set. ELEGANT EXTRACTS. Milton Shakespeare Poetry (COMPLETE 1803!) GIFT

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ELEGANT EXTRACTS! ELEGANT EXTRACTS: Being a copious selection of instructive, moral and entertaining passages from the most eminent British poets. Complete in 18 volumes. Bound in the highest quality full tooled leather. Printed on rag paper. These measure 5 1/4 inches tall. This is an endearing set. This set is a FIRST EDITION/FIRST PRINTING, of this improved 'copious selection', based on the original set, originally compiled by THE REV. VICESIMUS KNOX, D.D. initially intended for a younger audience. This set is still bound in the original 200+ year old, full tooled moroccan leather bindings. The leather is still supple despite being almost 220 years old. The hinges are all fully attached and sound. This set looks like it sat in a box for 220 years. There is no date printed on the title page. This set was printed between 1803-1809. John Sharpe printed from 1803-1809 at this Picadilly address. From 1809 to 1829 he had an address 'Opposite York House'. He died in 1829.Later Editions by Sharpe are 'Printed by Howlett & Brimmer, Soho', and are dated 1820. This set is the FIRST EDITION by Sharpe, printed at his Picadilly address. There is no date printed on the title page. This set was printed between 1803-1809. This set is 200 years old, and is still bound in the original full moroccan bindings. This is a gorgeous and highly endearing set, bound in a highly elaborate and expensive binding. Elegant Extracts: Prose, Poetry & Epistles. Complete in 18 volumes.[Printed circa 1803-1809.] This set is comprised of 3 subsets: Elegant Extracts from the Most Eminent British Poets (complete in 6-vols). Elegant Extracts from the Most Eminent Prose Writers (complete in 6-vols). Elegant Epistles from the Most Eminent Epistolary Writers (complete in 6-vols). This set is complete with all 3 subsets of 6 volumes each; and is complete in 18 volumes total.Complete in 18 volumes. This is an important version of Elegant Extracts; the FIRST EDITION of this iteration, designed for adults. Originally compiled in the late 1700's by: THE REV. VICESIMUS KNOX, D.D. as 'ELEGANT EXTRACTS, OR USEFUL AND ENTERTAINING PASSAGES, FROM THE BEST ENGLISH AUTHORS AND TRANSLATIONS; PRINCIPALLY DESIGNED FOR THE USE OF YOUNG PERSONS.' This is a thorough collection of literature. Each volume has an engraved title page. This set is printed on quality rag paper.These are small books intended to be carried by the reader. These are more pocket sized than miniature.These measure 5 1/4 inches tall. This is an endearing set. This set is still bound in the original bindings. Rich blue, full morocco with extensive gilding, trimming, and gilt frames to the boards. All edges are cased in gilt. These are the original full-leather bindings. These display beautifully. London: John Sharpe, et al. (no date, printed circa 1803-1809). CONDITION : A truly gorgeous set. Exceedingly well preserved. This set is in exceptional condition despite it's sheer age. These are the original 200+ year old bindings. The leather is still supple and the hinges all sound. This set is exceedingly supple and fresh. Printed on quality rag paper, and well laid out. This set looks to have sat in a box for over 200 years. Very Good condition. Some generalized shelf wear/rubs. Light general wear and abrasions. Hinges are all strong and sound. Some minor foxing. Printed on quality rag paper. There is an early name. This set is still bound in the original 200+ year old bindings. This is an incredibly endearing set. This is a thorough collection of literature consisting of 3 subsets: Elegant Extracts. from the Most Eminent British Poets (6-vols). Elegant Extracts. from the Most Eminent Prose Writers (6-vols). Elegant Epistles from the Most Eminent Epistolary Writers (6-vols). Complete in 18 volumes total. A sample of content: Ancient and Classical Cicero Julius Caesar Tacitus, etc. Modern: Queen Anne to King Henry VIII Hooke Lord Bacon Queen Elizabeth Mr. Locke, etc Alexander Pope Joseph Addison Gay Swift, etc Roussea. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 22.08.27.el

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Titel: LEATHER Set. ELEGANT EXTRACTS. Milton ...

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