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Click here to see our other books! The Essays of Elia: First Series and Second Series Charles Lamb 1840 Edward Moxon : London 9" by 6" iv, 94; vi, [2], 80pp. SUMMARY Charles Lamb's collection of essays 'The Essays of Elia' and 'The Last Essays of Elia' in one volume. Leather Binding,Rebound Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 19.99 EU Postage : £ 15.99 European Postage: £ 16.99 Asia Postage: £ 21.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 25.99 DESCRIPTION These essays first appeared in The London Magazine between 1820 and 1825, published in book form in 1823 with a second volume in 1833. The present collection if of an early edition of 1840, both first and second series bound in one volume. Charles Lamb's essays were very popular in the nineteenth century, charming the reader with their personal and conversational tone. Themes explored were such of nostalgia, compassion, and regret. Featuring 'Dream-Children' and 'Old China', two of the most popular essays in the collection. From the library of L. Harrison Matthews, British zoologist known for his work on marine mammals. CONDITION In a half calf binding over marbled boards, new endpapers. Externally generally sound with shelf wear, lightly chipped to extremities, boards and spine rubbed, joints starting, boards holding firm. L. Harrison Matthews' ownership inscription to front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Light spotting to first and last few leaves, otherwise pages bright and clean throughout. 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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