1789 Literary Relics George-Monck Berkeley Very Scarce 1st Edition

Description: Click here to see our other books! Literary Relics: Containing Original Letters From King Charles II, King James II, the Queen of Bohemia, Swift, Berkeley, Addison, Steele, Congreve, the Duke of Ormond, and Bishop Rundle George-Monck Berkeley 1789 C. Elliot; T. Kay; C. Elliot : London 8.5" by 5.5" lvi, 415pp SUMMARY A very scarce volume of biographical pieces and edited correspondence by eminent historical figures, the first edition of this work by George Monck Berkeley. First Edition,Leather Binding,Very Scarce 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 first edition of this very scarce work.The 'Literary Relics' of George Monck Berkeley, an interesting selection of research and correspondence of royal figures, edited and collected here into one volume.Berkeley's work contains his 'Inquiry into the Life of Dean Swift', a biographical work for which he is best known, as well as an edited selection of letters from Kings Charles II and James II, Elizabeth of Bohemia, Jonathan Swift, and more.George Monck Berkeley was a playwright an author, who only published a few works before his death at the age of 29. Half-title is present.Bookplate of Edward Winnington to the front paste down. Winnington was a baronet and politician, an MP Droitwich, Worcestershire, for almost thirty years. CONDITION In a full marbled calf binding. Externally, generally smart, a little rubbed to the leather. Minor bumping to the extremities. A few light marks to the boards. Very small crack to the head of the front joint. Bookplate to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with a few scattered 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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