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The Recreations of Christopher North
Christopher North [John Wilson]
1842
William Blackwood and Sons : Edinburgh & London
8" by 5"
388; 403; 416pp.
SUMMARY
A complete three volume first edition set of this collection of essays from Scottish writer John Wilson.
First Edition,Leather Binding,Original Binding,Publishers' Original Binding
Overall Condition: Good
This book weighs 1.5 KG when packed
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DESCRIPTION
Complete in three volumes.
First edition.
A collection of essays written under the pseudonym of Christopher North.
Some of the works included are titles such as: A Tale of Expiation, Morning Monologue, The Field of Flowers, An Hour's Talk About Poetry, A Day at Windermere, and more.
Written by John Wilson, a Scottish advocate, literary critic and author who was professor of Moral Philosophy at the University of Edinburgh until 1851. Wilson was a good friend of literary figures William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Robert Southey and Thomas de Quincey.
Bound by J. MacDonald, N.Y.
CONDITION
In the original half crushed morocco with marbled boards. Externally, sound with rubbing and light bumping to the extremities resulting in minor loss. Fading to the spine with the odd small mark to the boards. Cracks to the joints with the front board of volume I held by cords. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd spot or handling mark. Light age toning to the first and last few pages. Bound by J. MacDonald, N.Y.
Overall Condition: Good
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
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Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
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