Description: Click here to see our other books! The Lounger a Periodical Paper, Published at Edinburgh in the Years 1785 and 1786. Henry Mackenzie 1804 T. Cadell and W. Davies : London 7" by 4" [3], iv-xii, [1], 2-311; [3], iv-vi, [1], 2-312; [3], iv-vi, [1], 2-314, [1pp] SUMMARY The sixth edition of this complete collection of the issues of 'The Lounger', a late eighteenth century literary journal. 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 The sixth edition of this work. Complete in three volumes. A collection of the issues of the uncommon literary journal 'The Lounger'. The collection contains a total of one-hundred and one articles and essays. This publication began in 1785 and ran for almost two years. The periodical is known for having one of the earliest tributes to Robert Burns and his genius. The topics of the essays and articles range greatly. Henry Mackenzie was the editor and main contributor of the periodical. Mackenzie was a lawyer, known for his writing, including another periodical, 'The Mirror', which ran from 1779 to 1780. He was also a join founder of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. Other contributors include Mr Abercromby, Mr Craig, Mr Cullen, and more. Bookplate to the front pastedowns, 'William Orme Foster'. With one page of publisher's adverts to the rear of Volume III. CONDITION In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart. Volumes I and II lack spine labels. Loss to the spine label of Volume III. Rubbing to the boards and spines. Loss to the head of the spines. Bumping to the extremities. Cracks to the head and tail of the joints. Front hinge of Volume II is strained but remains firm. Bookplate to the front pastedowns. Loss to the front endpaper of Volume I. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with some spots. 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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Author: Henry Mackenzie
Binding: Leather
Fiction Subject: None
Non-Fiction Subject: Literary Criticism
Language: English
Year Printed: 1804
Place of Publication: London
Weight: 1.0000
Special Attributes: None
Original/Facsimile: Original
Publisher: T. Cadell and W. Davies
Illustrator: None
Original/Reproduction: Original
