A Collection of Scarce, Curious, and Valuable Pieces, Both in Verse and Prose, Chiefly Selected from the Fugutive Productions of the Most Eminent Wits of the Present Age. Printed in Edinburgh by Thomas Ruddiman. 1785, 412 pp, 6.75 x 4.25 , 8vo, hardcover 3/4 leather. In good condition, with minor rubbing and wear to boards and spine, primarily along edges and corners. Some cracking to hinges at front and rear. Bookplate to front pastedown. Text block remains bound well. Light markings and marginalia. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce collection of pieces, including the satirical The Art of Cookery, and dialogues regarding Angling. Beautifully bound by Andrew Grieve. COLL1785DLMP-0124-aj0957.

Seller Inventory # COLL1785DLMP-0124-aj0957

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title

A Collection of Scarce, Curious, and Valuable Pieces, Both in Verse and Prose, Chiefly Selected from the Fugutive Productions of the Most Eminent Wits of the Present Age. Andrew Grieve Binding.

Publisher

T. Ruddiman, Edinburgh

Publication Date

1785

Binding

Hardcover

Condition

Good

Dust Jacket Condition

No Jacket

Seller catalogs

Collectibles Room

Store Description

Robin Rare Books is the RARE BOOKS DIVISION of the Midtown Scholar Bookstore. Established in 2001, we are the LARGEST ACADEMIC USED BOOKSTORE between New York and Chicago, with more than TWO MILLION second-hand and out-of-print SCHOLARLY BOOKS IN ALL FIELDS. Our Harrisburg shop has been named the region's Best Independent Bookstore.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

The Midtown Scholar Bookstore, Inc. (Rare Books Division)
3401 North Sixth Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17110, U.S.A.

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

Chosen as Publishers Weekly's 2023 Bookstore of the Year! Robin Rare Books is the RARE BOOKS DIVISION of the Midtown Scholar Bookstore. Established in 2001, we are the LARGEST ACADEMIC USED BOOKSTORE between New York and Chicago, with more than TWO MILLION second-hand and out-of-print SCHOLARLY BOOKS IN ALL FIELDS. Our Harrisburg shop has been named the region's Best Independent Bookstore. ... A buyer is eligible to receive a full refund if a book is not in the condition described.

Shipping Terms

* * * All books are packed with great care! * * * Free U.S. Media Mail Shipping available! Delivery is typically in 1-3 weeks in the continental U.S. * * * For faster service, please upgrade to U.S.P.S. PRIORITY MAIL (takes 3-7 days to arrive in the continental U.S.) . * * * Additional Priority Mail postage may be requested for heavy or oversized items; we will email you notice of this when processing your order. ... BOOKS ARE TYPICALLY SEALED IN A HIGH-QUALITY PLASTIC BAG AND THEN PACKAGED IN A STURDY CARDBOARD MAILER-BOX, or BUBBLE WRAP with USPS Priority Mail packaging. * * * International packages ship via USPS International Priority whenever possible; rates vary by destination country. Heavy or oversized items may require an additional international postage charges; we will email you notice of this when processing your order. Due to USPS changes, surface/economy shipping is no longer available.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.
Order quantity	7 to 21 business days	3 to 7 business days
First item	US$ 0.00	US$ 10.00

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.

Payment Methods

Add to Wants