works four volumes von pindar peter (5 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. First Edition Thus. Complete Four Volume Set. Xv, 501; 456; 501; 512 Pp. Half Morocco Over Marbled Boards, Red Morocco Spine Labels, Spines Gilt. Bindings Worn, Spine Labels Intact With Bright Gilt, Volume Numbers On Spine Worn, Spine Leather Dry But Intact, Hinges Tight, Bindings Sound. Small Trace Of Paper Adhering To Front Free Endpaper Of Each Volume, No Marks.

Hardcover. Zustand: Poor. THERE ARE NO TARIFFS OR CUSTOMS DUTIES ON BOOKS. The first 3 books are dated 1797 and the 4th book 1802. Peter Pindar was the pen-name of John Wolcot (1738-1819) a doctor from Truro who achieved some fame in the 1780s through his gift for comic verse, in particular, verse that poked fun at the foibles of the court and royal family. Wolcot's lasting legacy is his observation that George III said 'what what' a lot. His first forays were against members of the Royal Academy. He also made many comments at the King and Queen. Further subjects include James Boswell, James Bruce and Hannah More. He had great wit and humour and was very successful at coining effective phrases. Leather bound, but in poor condition with a lot of surface wear and splitting at the spine. The back cover of Vol 2 has come away from the book, and the front cover of Vol I is held on by the strings of the binding only. There is light speckling throughout.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very good. 4 Vols. vol. 1: [4], 444, [8]p; vol. 2: 487, [7]p; vol. 3: 431, [6]p; vol. 4: 500, [7]p. 22 cm half leather bindings with marbled boards. Frontispiece engraved portrait of author in vol. 1. Leather worn with small tears and fading, particularly along hinges, and corners. Front board partially detached from vol. 1. Remaining bindings intact. Ex-library with small labels affixed to lower corner of front endpapers. Inside, pages are clean and text unmarked. Originally published in 1794 as a three volume set, a fourth volume was published two years late. Another, fifth volume published in 1801, is not included in this offer. Set contains the following works: A Supplicants Epistle to the Reviewers; Lyric Odes to the Royal Academicians, for 1782; Ditto for 1783; Ditto for 1785; Farewell Odes, for 1786; The Lousiad (4 Cantos); Congratulatory Epistle to James Boswell; Bozzi & Piozzi, A Town Eclogue; Ode Upon Ode, or a Peep at St. James's; An Apologetic Postscript to Ode upon Ode; Instructions to a Celebrated Laureat; Brother Peter to Brother Tom; Peter's Prophecy' Peter's Pension a Soleman Epis.; Sir J. Banks & the Emperor; Epistle to a Falling Minister; Subjects for Fainters; Expostulary Odes; A Benevolent Epistle to Master John Nichols; A Rowland for an Oliver; Advice to the Future Laureat; Epistle to James Bruce, Esq.; The Rights of Kings; Odes to Mr. Paine; The Remonstrance; More Money; Ode of Importance; The Tears of St. Margaret; A Pair of Lyric Epistles to Lord Macartney; Odes to Kien Long; Epistle to the Pope; Pathetic Ode to the Duke of Richmond; Celebration; The Lousiad Canto V; Hair Power, A Plaintive Epistle to Mr. Pitt & Frogmore Fete; Royal Tour & Weymouth Amusements; Pindariana or Peter's Portfolio; and Convention - Bill an Ode.

First Edition. 4 Volumes. Good copies only in quarter paper-labeled cloth over paper-covered boards. Panel edges worn as with age. Hinges starting. Text remains in fine condition; clear without blemish. Physical description: 4 Volumes. Subjects: Pindar, Peter 1738-1819. John Wolcot. English poets. 18th century poetry. 18th century British writers. 3 Kg.

Zustand: Good. London: Printed for John Walker, 1794-1796. 4 volumes. 8vo. Frontis. Good book. Owner's name on pastedown (I), half title (I, II, III), and title page verso (IV). Front joint broken; front board held by threads. (I) (verse satire) Inquire if you need further information. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.