Trivia: or, the Art of Walking the Streets of London.
by Gay, Mr. [John],
- Used
- first
- Condition
- Very Good +
- Seller
-
New York, New York, United States
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About This Item
Gay, Mr. [John], Trivia: or, the Art of Walking the Streets of London. London, Bernard Lintott, [1716]. First edition, first issue, one of 250 fine paper copies. 8 5/8 in x 5 1/2 in. [initial blank; title-page A1; advertisement A2; 80 pages; index G1-6; concluding blank] Foxon G82. Rebacked, original backstrip preserved, gilt-trimmed all around, full tan calf. Signed binding of J. Larkins. Large, magnificent book plate of Arthur & Magdalen F. Bruan 1870, with the motto: "Non sine industria." Hard slipcase. An untrimmed copy.
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- Bookseller
- G.Gosen Rare Books & Old Paper, ABAA, ILAB (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 34
- Title
- Trivia: or, the Art of Walking the Streets of London.
- Author
- Gay, Mr. [John],
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good +
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition, first issue.
- Publisher
- Bernard Lintott
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1716
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- John Gay
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