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The Rolliad in Two Parts Probationary Odes For the Laureateship and Political Odes
Various
1799
J Ridgway : London
8.5" by 5.5"
xxxii, [1], 2-524, [4]pp
SUMMARY
An exceptionally bright copy of this scathing eighteenth century political satire on William Pitt and his followers.
Early Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Uncommon
Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed
This book weighs 1 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3.99
US Postage: £ 22.99
EU Postage: £ 16.99
European Postage: £ 17.99
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DESCRIPTION
The twenty-first edition.
With an illustrated frontispiece.
Collated, complete with the publisher's adverts to the rear.
ESTC reference number T133704.
This work is a collection of satires on Pitt and his followers by Richard Tickell, Richard Fitzpatrick, Joseph Richardson, George Ellis, French Laurence and many more. This work was originally published in serial form in the 'Morning Herald'.
CONDITION
In a full mottled calf binding. Externally, very smart, with light rubbing to the joints and extremities. Front hinge is slightly strained but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Minor offsetting from frontispiece to title page. Pages are bright and clean.
Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed
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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