1899-1900 12vols The Life and Works of Charles Lamb Edition de Luxe

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Life and Works of Charles Lamb Charles Lamb; Alfred Ainger 1899-1900 Macmillan and Co., Limited : London 9.5" by 6" [4], v-xxviii, 332, [1]; [4], v-xiii, [1], 267, [1]; [4], v-xxvii, [1], 298, [1]; [4], v-vi, 269, [1]; [4], v-xv, [1], 298, [1]; [4], v-vii, [1], 270, [1]; [4], v-xxi, [1], 414, [1]; [4], v-xi, [1], 231, [1]; [4], v-xxxv, [1], 250, [1]; [4], v-xi, [1], 27 SUMMARY A limited edition de luxe of the various works of Charles Lamb, edited with notes throughout by Alfred Ainger. Illustrated,Limited Edition,Publishers' Original Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 15 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 79.99 EU Postage: £ 40.99 European Postage: £ 75.99 Asia Postage: £ 159.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 249.99 DESCRIPTION A limited edition work, limited to six hundred and seventy-five copies.Complete in twelve volumes.The works of Charles Lamb.Charles Lamb was a popular antiquarian and essayist, known for his work 'Tales from Shakespeare', which he co-authored with his sister. Volume I, 'The Essays of Elia'.Volume II, 'The Last Essays of Elia'.Volume III, 'Poems, Plays, and Miscellaneous Essays', Volume I.Volume IV, 'Poems, Plays, and Miscellaneous Essays', Volume II.Volume V, 'Mrs. Leicester's School and Other Writings in Prose and Verse', Volume I.Volume VI, 'Mrs. Leicester's School and Other Writings in Prose and Verse', Volume II.Volume VII, 'Tales From Shakespeare'.Volume VIII, 'Charles Lamb' by Alfred Ainger, illustrated with a frontispiece.Volume IX, 'Letters', Volume I.Volume X, 'Letters', Volume II.Volume XI, 'Letters', Volume III.Volume XII, 'Letters', Volume IV.Bookplate of the barrister Archer Ryland to the front pastedowns.Bookseller's label to the front pastedowns.With introductions and notes by Alfred Ainger. CONDITION In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, generally smart. Bumping to the head and tail of the spines and to the extremities, resulting in some loss to the spines, a little heavier to Volume I. Spines are lightly discoloured. Minor marks to the boards and spines. Rear board of Volumes I, III, and IV are lightly faded. Bump to the rear board of Volume XI. Occasional spots to the fore edges. Bookplate and bookseller's label to the front pastedowns. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with some spots. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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