The History of Sir Charles Grandison. In a Series of Letters.
by Samuel Richardson
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good Indeed
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
Item Price
SGD 1,651.10SGD 1,485.99
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About This Item
London: J. F. Rivington, R. Baldwin, S. Crowder et al., 1770 . Leather. Very Good Indeed. 7" by 5". Not Stated. A lovely copy of the complete seven volume sixth edition of Samuel Richardson's major epistolary novel. First published in 1753, in 'The History of Sir Charles Grandison', Samuel Richardson tells the story of the exemplary Sir Charles Grandison, a wealthy and virtuous man who navigates the challenges of love and marriage with integrity and honour.The book was viewed as a response to Henry Fielding's 'The History of Tom Jones'.ESTC Citation No. T58982With a half title and frontispiece to volume I.A lovely copy of one of English writer and printer Samuel Richardson's major works. He was also known for the works 'Clarissa' and 'Pamela'. Rebacked, in full calf bindings with original boards restored. Retaining original endpapers. Externally, excellent. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned, but generally clean and bright, with some heavier spotting to the first and last few leaves of volumes I and II. Very Good Indeed
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- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 854F44
- Title
- The History of Sir Charles Grandison. In a Series of Letters.
- Author
- Samuel Richardson
- Illustrator
- Not Stated
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Indeed
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- J. F. Rivington, R. Baldwin, S. Crowder et al.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1770
- Size
- 7" by 5"
- Keywords
- Sir Charles Grandison pamela clarissa david stather pamela
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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