Hayley william johnson john (3 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: New.

Gebunden. Zustand: New.

Leather. Zustand: Very Good. First edition. The first edition of this impressive two volume account of the life of writer William Hayley, in half calf bindings. The scarce first edition of this work, complete in two volumes.Illustrated with an engraved frontispiece to each volume. Collated, complete.Best known as the friend and biographer of poet William Cowper, Hayley offers in this memoir an extensive and candid account of his literary career, personal relationships, and the social and intellectual circles he moved in during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The work includes numerous extracts from Hayley"s private correspondence and previously unpublished poetry, providing insight into his character, literary ambitions, and emotional life.Retaining half titles.Endpapers renewed.With the bookplate of British barrister and Conservative politician Sir Granville Charles Hastings Wheler, 1st Baronet, to the rear pastedowns.Edited by John Johnson. In half calf bindings, with marbled paper covered boards. A touch of rubbing to head of volume II front board, otherwise externally excellent. Back strip lightly age toned. Endpapers renewed. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright, with the odd spot to first and last few leaves. Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). book. …