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1820 THE LIFE OF WESLEY Robert Southey 2vols portrait frontleather bound binding 1820 THE LIFE OF WESLEY Robert Southey 2vols portrait frontleather bound binding Click images to enlarge Description THE LIFE OF WESLEY AND THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF METHODISM BY ROBERT SOUTHEY POET LAUREATE Published 1820, by Longman Hurst Rees Orme and Brown, London, 2nd edition 2 vols. [i] - xxxi, [1] - 512; [1] - 622, 2pp ads. Both volumes with an engraved portrait frontis. In contemporary half leather over marbled paper bindings A good solid set, shelf soiled but otherwise contents clean, though foxed in some places, occasionally heavily, edges dusty. Covers rubbed and bumped, leather dry, and hinges fragile and beginning to crack, piece missing from head of spine of vol 2 Please study the pictures carefully and feel free to ask any questions, Payment We accept the following methods of payment: Paypal £ Sterling cheques ONLY, made payable to B Chiari Antiquarian Books Ltd Money/Postal order in £ Sterling Bank transfer Shipping We ship worldwide Postage: We offer free UK domestic postage as per recent ebay guidelines. We continue to recommend the use of tracked services to ensure your piece of mind, as we are unable to provide refunds or tracking on books sent via an unrecorded 1st or 2nd class service within the UK or standard airmail service on items sent abroad. Our recommended services for overseas postage are International Signed for, (Royal Mail) or Parcelforce (UK couriers): These are all tracked and fully insured. We will ensure that all items sold are packed and distributed securely and professionally. We will respond to any comments or queries as quickly as possible. When possible we always combine postage on multiple items purchased. Prices charged will depend on combined weight and size after being securely packed. Items up to 5kg and a maximum size of 90cms (hxwxd) and no longer than 60cms can be sent via Royal Mail using the Printed Paper service. Items larger and heavier than this have to be sent via courier service. We offer a multi-ship service and can hold items until larger consignments can be sent. This helps reduce postage costs greatly, especially for overseas buyers. If buying more than one item, please allow us to invoice you before paying as we will combine the items to give you the cheapest Royal Mail or international service price. We endeavour to send all packages at or under cost. Terms of Sale We are more than happy to offer a full money back refund if the goods you have purchased are not as described. Customer satisfaction is our priority Contact Us If at any stage of your transaction you would like to contact us please email us via the ebay messaging system. Images sell! Get Supersized Images & Free Image Hosting Create your brand with Auctiva's Customizable Templates. Attention Sellers - Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva.com. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter
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Absolutely stunning antique set! The leather-bound volumes have held up beautifully over 200 years, with rich marbled paper and crisp engravings. Southey’s detailed biography of Wesley is a historical treasure, and holding these well-preserved 1820 editions feels like touching history. Perfect for collectors of rare religious works or early 19th-century literature. The binding is still solid, and the pages have aged gracefully—a true gem for any serious bibliophile!