Description: Click here to see our other books! The Pursuits of Literature Irish Pursuits of Literature [Thomas James Mathias];[William Hales] 1798-9 J. Milliken : Dublin 8.5" by 5" [5], 2, [3], ii-xxxi, [3], 3-381, [9], vi-xix, [6], vi-xxvii, [4], 4-153, [4], 2-99, [6], ii-iv, 71pp SUMMARY A collection of literary works by Thomas James Mathias and William Hales, a sustained satirical view of the literary circles of the time, and at the tumultuous politics in France. First Edition,Leather Binding,Very Scarce 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 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION Three volumes in one.Half-titles are present.'The Pursuits of Literature', by Thomas James Mathias, published in 1798. The eighth edition of this work. This is a scathing satire on his literary contemporaries.'Irish Pursuits of Literature', published in 1799. Containing 'Translations by Octavius', by William Hales, 'Second Thoughts', 'Rival Translations', and 'The Monstrous Republic'. The first edition of this work. 'Translations' offers translations of the Greek and Latin lines published in 'Pursuits of Literature'.'The Monstrous Republic', is William Hale's disapproving discussion on the situation in France at the end of the eighteenth century, after the French Revolution. The first and only edition. Rather rare. Prior owner's ink inscription to the front pastedown. CONDITION In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, smart. A little light discolouration to the boards. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. A few patches of rubbing. Light surface cracks to the spine. Front hinge is starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean with the odd spot and odd mark. Prior owner's ink inscription to the title page of 'Pursuits of Literature'. 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. 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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Topic: Poetry
Publisher: J. Milliken
Author: [Thomas James Mathias];[William Hales]
Binding: Leather
Subject: None
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: Dublin
Illustrator: None
Signed: No
Place of Publication: Dublin
Year Printed: 1798
Country/Region of Manufacture: Dublin
