1715 Edmund Spenser Fairy Queen Illustrated John Hughes 5v English Literature
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1715 Edmund Spenser Fairy Queen Illustrated John Hughes 5v English Literature
“For there is nothing lost, that may be found, if sought.”
― Edmund Spenser, The Faerie Queene
Edmund Spenser is one of the most well-known 16th-century English poets. His most-famous poem, The Faerie Queene is one of fantasy and allegory that celebrated the Tudors and Queen Elizabeth. Spenser explores human emotion, consciousness, and conflict and drew much of his influence from Italian greats Ariosto and Tasso.
This 1715 six-volume edition was published in London by Tonson, edited by John Hughes.
Item number: #20531
Price: $599
SPENSER, Edmund
The works of Mr. Edmund Spenser: in six volumes : with a glossary explaining the old and obscure words
London: Printed for Jacob Tonson, 1715.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages; 5 volumes (of 6)
Vol. I – viii, cxl, 184
Vol. II– [2], 187-542
Vol. IV – [2], 859-1168
Vol. V – [2], 1171-1455, [1]
Vol. VI – [4], 1459-1758
17 engravings throughout
Provenance: Handwritten – T. King, 1724
Language: English
Binding: Leather; tight and secure
Size: ~6.5in X 4in (16.5cm x 10cm)
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20531
“For there is nothing lost, that may be found, if sought.”
― Edmund Spenser, The Faerie Queene
Edmund Spenser is one of the most well-known 16th-century English poets. His most-famous poem, The Faerie Queene is one of fantasy and allegory that celebrated the Tudors and Queen Elizabeth. Spenser explores human emotion, consciousness, and conflict and drew much of his influence from Italian greats Ariosto and Tasso.
This 1715 six-volume edition was published in London by Tonson, edited by John Hughes.
Item number: #20531
Price: $599
SPENSER, Edmund
The works of Mr. Edmund Spenser: in six volumes : with a glossary explaining the old and obscure words
London: Printed for Jacob Tonson, 1715.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages; 5 volumes (of 6)
Vol. I – viii, cxl, 184
Vol. II– [2], 187-542
Vol. IV – [2], 859-1168
Vol. V – [2], 1171-1455, [1]
Vol. VI – [4], 1459-1758
17 engravings throughout
Provenance: Handwritten – T. King, 1724
Language: English
Binding: Leather; tight and secure
Size: ~6.5in X 4in (16.5cm x 10cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
20531
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1715 Edmund Spenser Fairy Queen Illustrated John Hughes 5v English Literature
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