Proverbial Philosophy
by Martin F. Tupper
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Thomas Hatchard, 1854. Cloth. Very Good. 9" by 6.5". Numerous Illustrators. A smart illustrated edition of Martin Tupper's Proverbial Philosophy in the scarce original binding. In the very scarce original cloth binding.With numerous detailed engraved illustrations throughout. Undated, dated from identical copies.This work is an illustrated collection of Tupper's works he referred to as "rhythmics" rather than poetry. It contains the first and second of the series, set out in two parts. Martin Farquhar Tupper's collection Proverbial Philosophy was a bestseller in the UK and North America for several decades, earning a title as one of Queen Victoria's favourite poets. In the original cloth binding. Externally, smart with fading to the cloth. Bumping and minor rubbing to the extremities. Scattered marks to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with a few scattered spots throughout. Very Good
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 905Y46
- Title
- Proverbial Philosophy
- Author
- Martin F. Tupper
- Illustrator
- Numerous Illustrators
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Thomas Hatchard
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1854
- Size
- 9" by 6.5"
- Keywords
- Philosophy Poetry Martin Farquhar Tuppert Illustrated Poetry
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BATH, Somerset
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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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