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The Centaur Not Fabulous, in Six Letters to a Friend, on Life in Vogue.
By Edward Young
Published by Robert Johnson, Philadelphia; 1806
191 pages
Leather binding.
Some toning.
2 engraved plates (signed Courbound Del. Tanner Sc) and engraved frontispiece (signed D.Edwin)
Some wear to binding, toning.
Size 4 1/4 by 6 1/2"
Edward Young (1683 – 1765) was an English poet, best remembered for Night-Thoughts, a series of philosophical writings in blank verse, reflecting his state of mind following several bereavements. It was one of the most popular poems of the century, influencing Goethe and Edmund Burke, among many others, with its notable illustrations by William Blake.
Young also took holy orders, and wrote many fawning letters in search of preferment, attracting accusations of insincerity.
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By Edward Young
Published by Robert Johnson, Philadelphia; 1806
191 pages
Leather binding.
Some toning.
2 engraved plates (signed Courbound Del. Tanner Sc) and engraved frontispiece (signed D.Edwin)
Some wear to binding, toning.
Size 4 1/4 by 6 1/2"
Edward Young (1683 – 1765) was an English poet, best remembered for Night-Thoughts, a series of philosophical writings in blank verse, reflecting his state of mind following several bereavements. It was one of the most popular poems of the century, influencing Goethe and Edmund Burke, among many others, with its notable illustrations by William Blake.
Young also took holy orders, and wrote many fawning letters in search of preferment, attracting accusations of insincerity.
Reserve: $84.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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1806 CENTAUR NOT FABULOUS in Six Letters to a Friend antique ILLUSTRATED
$84.00
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