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Click here to see our other books! The Poems of Mr. Gray. To Which are Prefixed Memoirs of his Life and Writings. Thomas Gray; W. Mason 1775 A. Ward : York 10.5" by 8.5" [4], 416, 111, [2pp.] SUMMARY The first edition of this collection of poetry by Thomas Gray, the York imprint, with an engraved portrait by James Basire. First Edition,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 2 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 29.99 EU Postage : £ 21.99 European Postage: £ 23.99 Asia Postage: £ 37.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 38.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition. Bound in full calf, without the half title. Illustrated with an engraved frontispiece of Mr Gray by James Basire. Collated, complete. A collection of writings by English poet, letter-writer and classical scholar, Thomas Gray. Publishing only thirteen poems in his life, Gray was well-known for being self-critical, and even turned down the offer of Poet Laureate in 1757. This work is divided into two sections, with two separate paginations. The first part contains an introduction, a memoir of Gray and a vast collection of his letter correspondence. The second part is dedicated solely to Gray's poetry, containing his various odes, epitaphs and his most famous work, 'Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard'. With imitations, variations and additional notes to the rear. The York imprint. With a library location label to the front paste down. CONDITION Bound in full calf, without the half title. Externally, smart, with some rubbing to the extremities and joints. The odd mark to boards. Label to front paste down. Front hinge is a touch strained, but holding firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with the odd spot, heavier to the first and last few pages. 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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Very speedy delivery and extremely well packaged. The book is in wonderful condition for age, better I think than described. This now sits alongside a companion volume, another work of Worcestershire historian and antiquarian, John Noak. I very much looking forward to reading it. As for price, I snatched the offer and am extremely pleased that I did. This seller is a perfect find on eBay and I would purchase from them without hesitation, saved seller, excellent.
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