1803 3Vol The Works of Thomas Chatterton First Edition Illustrated Leather

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Works of Thomas Chatterton Thomas Chatterton; G. Gregory 1803 T. N. Longman and O. Rees : London 8.5" by 5.5" [18], clx, 361pp; [6], 536pp; [6], 537, [7]pp SUMMARY The first edition of this three volume set of works of poetry by Thomas Chatterton in leather bindings. First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Uncommon Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 3 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 36.99 EU Postage: £ 25.99 European Postage: £ 27.99 Asia Postage: £ 47.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 69.99 DESCRIPTION First edition of The Works of Thomas Chatterton in full calf bindings.Containing his life, by G. Gregory, and miscellaneous poems. An uncommon work. Complete in three volumes. Thomas Chatterton was an eighteenth century English poet. His works were written when he was very young, and he died when he was just seventeen. His work and life had a great influence on Romantic artists such as Shelley and Keats. His death inspired art and literature such as a play by Alfred de Vigny and the oil painting 'The Death of Chatterton' by Henry Wallis.Illustrated with engravings. Volume I has a monochrome plate as the frontispiece, Volume II has a frontispiece and two monochrome plates, and Volume III has a frontispiece and two monochrome plates, one of which is a folding plate depicting Bristol Castle. Collated, complete.Prior owner's ink inscription from 1943 to the first pastedown of Volume I. CONDITION In full calf bindings. Externally, sound. There is rubbing to the heads and tails of the spines and to the extremities, resulting in some slight loss to the leather. There is loss to half of the title label of Volume III. The front hinge of Volume III is starting but firm. Prior owner's ink inscription from 1943 to the first pastedown of Volume I. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are generally bright and clean with just some occasional spots. 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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