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Poems and Plays
William Hayley
1788
T Cadell : London
7" by 5"
207; 263; 222; 237; 259; 316pp
SUMMARY
A scarce, and very smart set of William Haley's poems and plays. Complete with their half-titles.
Fine Binding,Leather Binding,Pleasing Copy
Overall Condition: Fine
This book weighs 6 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 4.49
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DESCRIPTION
A lovely copy in uniform straight grained morocco bindings.
Comprising of numerous works by the poet such as his Essay on Painting, Ode to the Prison Reformer John Howard, his Occasional Verses, Marcella a Tragedy and of course his most noted poem 'The Triumphs of Temper'.
'The Triumphs of Temper' chronicles the trials and tribulations that his fictitious heroine Serena faces. It explores how she overcame them through her virtues of a pleasant nature and sweet temper. It is said to have reformed the entire feminine mind of England. In it, Hayley aspired to teach young women the virtues of a pleasant nature. (ODNB).
William Hayley was from Chichester in Sussex. He was born affluent and was determined to have a thriving literary career. He met his first success early on with his 'Ode on the Birth of the Prince of Wales' which was published in 'Cambridge Verses' before being reprinted in the 'Gentleman's Magazine'. Many of the plays to these volumes were never performed and are therefore rather scarce.
CONDITION
In uniform straight grained morocco bindings. Externally, excellent with minor shelfwear. Internally, all volumes are firmly bound. Pages are very bright with just the odd spots to pages.
Overall Condition: Fine
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.
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