Description: Click here to see our other books! Kisses: A Poetical Translation of the Basia Johannes Secundus; John Nott 1778 J. Bew : London 9.5" by 6" [3], vi-x, [1], 12-238, [1pp] SUMMARY Johannes Secundus' romantic poetry collection about his lover, the third edition of this illustrated translation. Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 19.99 EU Postage: £ 15.99 European Postage: £ 16.99 Asia Postage: £ 21.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 25.99 DESCRIPTION The third edition of this translation.ESTC citation number T101632.'Kisses' is a short collection of nineteen poems, written in various metres. Secundus explores the theme of the kiss, in relation to his Spanish lover, Neaera.Illustrated with a frontispiece.Written by Johannes Secundus, a New Latin poet of Dutch nationality.With an additional illustrated title page, dated 1779.Translated by John Nott.Bookplate of Edward John Kenney to the recto to the front endpaper. Kenney was a noted British Latinist, who served as the Kennedy Professor of Latin. He specialised in textual criticism, and was a leading expert on the works of Ovid and Lucretius. Kenney had a unique test when he was interviewing candidates for the college, having his cat Fufu in the room during the interview, and judging the candidates on how they treated his cat. The more kindly they treated the cat the more likely they were to be admitted.Prior seller's adverts adhered to the front pastedown.One page of publisher's adverts to the rear. CONDITION In a full calf binding. Externally, with some light rubbing and marks to the boards and spine. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Small cracks to the joints. Light tidemark to the tail of the front board. Front hinge starting but firm. Front endpaper is detaching a little. Prior seller's adverts adhered to the front pastedown. Bookplate to the recto to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean with a few odd 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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Topic: Poetry
Publisher: J. Bew
Author: Johannes Secundus; John Nott
Binding: Leather
Subject: None
Special Attributes: None
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: Not Stated
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1778
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
