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Click here to see our other books! The Complaint: Or, Night-Thoughts on Life, Death, & Immortality Edward Young 1743 R. Dodsley : London 8.5" by 5.5" viii [2], 9-165pp SUMMARY The fifth edition of Edward Young's popular blank verse poem. Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage : £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION First published in nine parts between 1742 and 1745, this if the fifth edition of the work containing nights one to four. Inspired by the successive deaths of his stepdaughter, her husband, and then Young's own wife, this dramatic monologue laments human frailties and describes the Young's musings over death. The adage, 'procrastination is the thief of time' originates from this work. ESTC Citation No. T27215. With page 113 misnumbered 11, as called for. Retaining half title. Inscriptions to front free endpaper and title page head. A smart copy of Young's best known poem. CONDITION Rebacked, in a full calf binding with back strip laid down. Retaining the original endpapers. Hinges strained but firmly held. Inscription to front free endpaper. Internally, generally firmly bound, but with leaves A3-A7 slightly tenderly held. Inscription to title page head. Large loss of paper to gutter of leaf A6, not affecting text. Pages a touch age toned, with the odd pencil notation and instances of spotting 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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