Description: The works of Thomas Gray; Vol. I. Containing the poems, with critical notes; a life of the author; and an essay on his poetry; by the Rev. John Mitford. Vol. II. Containing the letters; with important additions and corrections from his own manuscripts. Selected and edited by the Rev. John Mitford Author: Gray, Thomas Title: The works of Thomas Gray; Vol. I. Containing the poems, with critical notes; a life of the author; and an essay on his poetry; by the Rev. John Mitford. Vol. II. Containing the letters; with important additions and corrections from his own manuscripts. Selected and edited by the Rev. John Mitford Publication: London: printed for J. Mawman, 39, Ludgate-Street, by H. Bryer, Bridge-Street, Blackfriars, 1816 Description: First edition, 2 volumes, 4to, pp. [12], clxxvi, 242, [2]; xviii, [2] errata, 586, [2] Mawman ads; engraved frontispiece portrait in each volume; original blue paper-covered boards, brown muslin shelfbacks, printed paper labels on spines; joints cracked on volume I, boards soiled, labels rubbed, light foxing on prelims and terminals; a good set, or better. Above the table of contents in volume II, in a contemporary hand: "Gray's letters are delightful." A printer's imprint on the final leaf of volume I reads: "S. Hamilton, printer, Weybridge, Surrey" (possibly just the final I gathering?) and the rear free endpaper bears an 1825 watermark suggesting the sheets were bound ten years after publication. Seller ID: 66733 Subject: English Literature, Poetry Rulon-Miller Books buys and sells rare, fine and unusual books in many fields, with an emphasis on language, early and unusual printing, voyages and travel, archives, and appraisal services. Catalogs issued regularly. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA). Guarantee All books are guaranteed genuine as described, and are returnable for any reason during the two weeks after receipt. Please notify us as soon as possible if an item is being returned, so that we might make it available to another customer. Shipping We are happy to ship to buyers outside of the United States. Please contact us for an exact shipping quote. All books shipped to US destinations are sent US Post Office Media Mail. We are happy to send via Priority Mail upon request for the cost of shipping. Priority delivery typically takes 3 to 5 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Faster shipping is available, please contact us for a price quote. For international purchases please contact us directly. We will combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. Feedback We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. We work hard to keep buyers happy and to resolve the rare problem promptly.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 615 USD
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Author: Gray, Thomas
Publisher: printed for J. Mawman, 39, Ludgate-Street, by H. Bryer,
Year Printed: 1816
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
