Description: The Deserted Village. A Poem.By Oliver GoldsmithLondon:J. Barker1784 (Circa)Approx Size: 4.25 x 6.75 inches (10.5 x 17 cms)Hardback. Small 8vo, Engraved title, vii, (Ads), 32 printed pagesFull blue morocco leather binding. Gilt decorative panels to boards, gilt decorated spine. Marbled endpapers, gilt decorated turn ins, page edges untrimmed. Light rubbing to spine and corners of covers. Light foxing to text, browning to half title and last page of text. Contemporary initials to half title page. Rare early printing, Todd's 'J' edition (The Private Issues of the Deserted Village, 1954). Amusingly the front cover is dated 1769, the year before the first printing. A very scarce issue (ESTC lists 8 copies) in an attractive 19th century binding. ESTC: T146773 Overall Condition is Very Good There are many more rare and collectable books in our eBay shop, all at very reasonable pricesWhy not take a look... HERE
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Publisher: J. Barker
Signed: No
Binding: Hardback
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Year Printed: 1784
Origin: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Original/Facsimile: Original
Original/Reproduction: Original
Format: Fine Binding
Date of Publication: 1700-1799
Printing Year: 1700-1799
Author: Oliver Goldsmith
Modified Item: No
Personalised: No
Fiction Subject: Poetry
Non-Fiction Subject: Fiction
Place of Publication: London
Weight: 230g
Language: English
Condition: Used
Inventory Number: 1182E009
