works of Thomas Gray with memoirs of his life and writings by William Mason 1st

Description: The works of Thomas Gray with memoirs of his life and writings by William Mason to which are subjoined extracts philological poetical and critical from the author's original manuscripts selected and arranged by Thomas James Mathias Author: Gray, Thomas Title: The works of Thomas Gray with memoirs of his life and writings by William Mason to which are subjoined extracts philological poetical and critical from the author's original manuscripts selected and arranged by Thomas James Mathias Publication: London: printed by William Bulmer and Co. Shakespeare Press, for John Porter in Pall Mall Bookseller to her Royal Highness the Princess Charlotte, 1814 Description: First edition, 2 volumes, 4to, pp. [6], 581, [1]; [4], vii, [1], 634; fine engraved frontispiece portrait by R. Pollard after B. Wilson, 4 pages of Gray's handwriting in facsimile from Elegy in a Country Church Yard 1750, 2 other engraved plates and a half-page engraved tailpiece at the end of the first volume; contemporary drab paper-covered boards, green cloth shelfback, printed paper labels on spines; edges rubbed, some soiling and spotting, but generally a very good, sound, and clean copy. While this appears to be the original binding, it was likely bound after the 1814 publication date, possibly from remaindered sheets. An 1812 watermark is in the text block, not the end leaves. Seller ID: 66734 Subject: English Literature, Poetry Rulon-Miller Books buys and sells rare, fine and unusual books in many fields, with an emphasis on language, early and unusual printing, voyages and travel, archives, and appraisal services. Catalogs issued regularly. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA). Guarantee All books are guaranteed genuine as described, and are returnable for any reason during the two weeks after receipt. Please notify us as soon as possible if an item is being returned, so that we might make it available to another customer. Shipping We are happy to ship to buyers outside of the United States. Please contact us for an exact shipping quote. All books shipped to US destinations are sent US Post Office Media Mail. We are happy to send via Priority Mail upon request for the cost of shipping. Priority delivery typically takes 3 to 5 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Faster shipping is available, please contact us for a price quote. For international purchases please contact us directly. We will combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. Feedback We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. We work hard to keep buyers happy and to resolve the rare problem promptly.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 1035 USD

Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota

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