Description: Click here to see our other books! The Rambler Samuel Johnson 1793 T. Longman &c. : London 7" by 4.5" 322; 304; 319; 264, (32)pp. SUMMARY A smart four volume set of Samuel Johnson's periodical, or series of short papers, The Rambler. Leather Binding,Original Binding,Publishers' Original Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage: £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION Complete in four volumes. Twelfth edition. With an engraved frontispiece to each volume. A periodical or series of short papers, originally published on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 1750 to 1752, totaling two hundred and eight articles. Johnson made his periodical unique by using an elevated style of prose which differed from that of the time period and by discussing subjects such as morality, literature, society, politics, and religion. Written by Samuel Johnson, an English writer who made lasting contributions as a poet, playwright, essayist, moralist, literary critic, sermonist, biographer, editor, and lexicographer. The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography calls him "arguably the most distinguished man of letters in English history". CONDITION Bound in full tree calf. Externally, sound with light rubbing to the extremities with the odd small mark to the board. Light loss to the head and tail of the spines with cracks to the joints. Light fading to the spine and spine labels. Front hinge starting but firm to volumes one and two. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with light scattered spotting and the odd small handling mark. Light age toning to the extremities with an ink stamp to the front endpaper of volume one. Previous owner's small bookplate to the front pastedown. Overall Condition: 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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Topic: Fiction
Publisher: T. Longman &c.
Author: Samuel Johnson
Binding: Leather
Subject: None
Special Attributes: None
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: Not Stated
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1793
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
