Description: The works of the English poets, from Chaucer to Cowper; including the series edited, with prefaces biographical and critical, by Dr. Samuel Johnson: and the most approved translations. The additional lives by Alexander Chalmers Author: Johnson, Samuel Title: The works of the English poets, from Chaucer to Cowper; including the series edited, with prefaces biographical and critical, by Dr. Samuel Johnson: and the most approved translations. The additional lives by Alexander Chalmers Publication: London: J. Johnson, J. Nichols and Son [et al.], 1810 Description: The third edition with the Works of the English Poets married to the Lives of Johnson; 21 volumes, large 8vo, text in double column; full brown calf, gilt rules on covers, gilt-lettering direct on gilt-decorated spines, marbled edges and endpapers; a few joints cracked, but generally a very good set throughout, with the armorial bookplates of the Marquis of Thomond. Nicely printed by Charles Whittingham Chalmers notes in his diary that he began this edition in August of 1805 and that he finished in November of 1809. Boswell, in his Life of Johnson, notes: "To those who delight in tracing the progress of works of literature, it will be an entertainment to compare the limited design with the ample execution of that admirable performance, The Lives of the English Poets, which is the richest, most beautiful, and indeed most perfect, production of Johnson's pen." Courtney & Smith, p. 147; Fleeman 79.4LP/22. Seller ID: 23831 Subject: Poetry Rulon-Miller Books buys and sells rare, fine and unusual books in many fields, with an emphasis on language, early and unusual printing, voyages and travel, archives, and appraisal services. Catalogs issued regularly. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA). Guarantee All books are guaranteed genuine as described, and are returnable for any reason during the two weeks after receipt. Please notify us as soon as possible if an item is being returned, so that we might make it available to another customer. Shipping We are happy to ship to buyers outside of the United States. Please contact us for an exact shipping quote. All books shipped to US destinations are sent US Post Office Media Mail. We are happy to send via Priority Mail upon request for the cost of shipping. Priority delivery typically takes 3 to 5 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Faster shipping is available, please contact us for a price quote. For international purchases please contact us directly. We will combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. Feedback We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. We work hard to keep buyers happy and to resolve the rare problem promptly.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 4215 USD
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
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Author: Johnson, Samuel
Publisher: J. Johnson, J. Nichols and Son [et al
Year Printed: 1810
Language: English
