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Essays, Moral and Entertaining With A Life, and Critique on the Writings and Genius, of the Author
Oliver Goldsmith; W. Mudford
1809
Printed for Sherwood, Neely, and Jones : London
6.5" by 4"
xx, 187pp.
SUMMARY
A new edition of this collection of essays by popular novelist Oliver Goldsmith, with a biography of the author by W. Mudford. A scarce volume.
Illustrated,Leather Binding,Rebound,Scarce
Overall Condition: Very Good
This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3.99
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European Postage: £ 14.99
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DESCRIPTION
A new edition of this work, scarce in every edition. Only held by one institutional library, the 1804 edition.
A collection of essays by the popular author Oliver Goldsmith, in which he discusses various moral subjects and others. Including essays on happiness and temper, generosity and justice, the irresolution of youth, increased love of life, on the English clergy, on Quack doctors, on friendship, folly, and more.
Including a biographical sketch of the author and a critique of his work by W. Mudford.
Lacking the half title. Illustrated with a frontispiece.
CONDITION
In a half calf binding over marbled boards. Externally sound with minor shelf wear, general light soiling to the boards and spine, and a minor rubbing to the boards and spine. Internally, firmly bound. Light spotting scattered throughout, the occasional minor mark to the off leaf. Illustrated with a frontispiece.
Overall Condition: Very Good
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
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Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
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often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
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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
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