The Anatomy of Melancholy [2 vols]

Democritus Junior [Robert Burton]

Published by The Nonesuch Press, London, 1925

About this Item

Patterned paper covers have half vellum bindings and gilt text on spine. Boards show some rubbing, smudges, edgewear. Corners are bumped and frayed, with exposed board. See photos. Spines have gilt text and are a little darkened, with bumped ends. Bindings are strong. Black end papers/ pastedowns show little to no sign of age or wear. A bookseller sticker at back pastedown. Frontispiece is present. Illustrations are bright and clear. Interior is gently age-toned. Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks. Text block edges have deckle fore and foot edges, uncut edges Vol. 2.** PS2023.1213** 591 pages. 8 x 12 inches** From The Nonesuch Press, a very handsome edition of this favorite among bibliophiles. Robert Burton (1577-1640) was an English scholar much admired in Early Modern England for his prose style. Written under the name of Democritus Junior, Burton's Anatomy of Melancholy offers an encyclopedic discussion of melancholy, as mental diseases, including bi-polar disorder and depression, were known in the 17th century. The work first appeared in 1621, with five subsequent editions during Burton's lifetime. The edition here for sale is based on the Sixth Edition.** With illustrations by E. McKnight Kauffer, based on those in the 17th century editions, but modernized in an Art Deco style.** A Nonesuch Press edition, with typography by Francis Meynell. Printed by the Westminster Press. Limited edition of 750 copies on Dutch paper. This is copy #217.** "Postage for oversized and international shipping will be calculated by size and weight. AbeBooks shipping quotes are ESTIMATES only. Seller Inventory #009858"**. Seller Inventory # 009858

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Anatomy of Melancholy [2 vols]

Publisher: The Nonesuch Press, London

Publication Date: 1925

Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: E. McKnight Kauffer

Condition: Very Good

Edition: Limited Edition