Description: Click here to see our other books! The Tragedies of Algernon Charles Swinburne Algernon Charles Swinburne 1905-1906 Chatto & Windus : London 8" by 5.5" [10], 288pp; [4], 437pp; [4], 310, [1]pp; [4], 268pp; [6], 451pp SUMMARY The complete set of Swinburne's tragedies in lovely Riviere signed half calf bindings. Early Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Signed Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 3 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 36.99 EU Postage: £ 25.99 European Postage: £ 27.99 Asia Postage: £ 47.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 69.99 DESCRIPTION Early edition of The Tragedies of Algernon Charles Swinburne in Riviere & Son signed half calf bindings and cloth boards. Complete in five volumes. Includes the following works: Volume I, The Queen-Mother and Rosamond (1905)Volume II, Chastelard and Bothwell: Act I - David Rizzo, and Act II - Bothwell (1905)Volume III, Bothwell: Act I - Jane Gordon, Act IV - John Knox, and Act V - The Queen (1905)Volume IV, Mary Stuart (1905)Volume V, Locrine, The Sisters, Marino Faliero and Rosamund Queen of the Lombards (1906). This Volume is illustrated with a monochrome plate as the frontispiece. Collated, complete.Swinburne was an English poet, playwright and novelist of the nineteenth century. He is remembered for writing on many taboo subjects surrounding sexuality and religion. Bookplate of Oliver Brett later Viscount Esher. CONDITION In Riviere signed half calf bindings and cloth boards. Externally, very smart. There is some minor wear to the heads and tails of the spines and to the extremities. The front joint of Volumes I and V are starting but firm. There is some minor rubbing to the leather to the extremities. Prior owner's book plates to the first pastedowns. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean with the odd spot and light age toning. Overall Condition: Very Good 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: Performing Arts
Publisher: Chatto & Windus
Author: Algernon Charles Swinburne
Binding: Leather
Subject: None
Special Attributes: None
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: None
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1905
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
