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The Story of Rosinaand other Verses
Austin Dobson
1895
Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co : London
7.5" by 5"
xiii, 120pp
SUMMARY
A charming first edition of this work of poetry by Austin Dobson, copiously illustrated by Hugh Thomson.
First Edition,Illustrated,Pleasing Copy,Publishers Original Binding
Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed
This book weighs0.5 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3.99
US Postage:£ 15.99
EU Postage: £ 13.99
European Postage: £ 14.99
Asia Postage: £ 18.99
Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99
DESCRIPTION
Austin Dobson was an English poet, critic, and biographer renowned for his love and knowledge of the 18th century that inspired his critical studies and his own work, resulting in a graceful elegance to his poetry.
Hugh Thomson was an Irish Illustrator who produced works for the texts of authors such as Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, and J. M. Barrie, largely produced in his iconic pen-and-ink style. Throughout his lifetime, Thomson illustrated sixty-five books and contributed a large number of illustrations to magazines and other periodicals, an impressive output for any illustrator.
In the publishers original cloth binding, with attractive gilt detailing to the front board and spine.
CONDITION
In a cloth binding with gilt detailing. Externally, generally smart. Slight rubbing and shelfwear and minor marks to rear board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean.
Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed
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.
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