THE HISTORY OF THE FOUR LAST YEARS OF THE QUEEN. Published from the last manuscript copy, corrected and enlarged by the Author's own hand
Published by A. Millar, London, 1758
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Seller: Marrins Bookshop, Folkestone, Kent, United KingdomMarrins Bookshop
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First edition. 8vo. xvi + 392 pp. Bound in a period blind-stamped, speckled calf binding, Recently rebacked in period style with raised bands on the spine, gilt lettered red morocco spine label, extremities slightly rubbed. Some browning around the edges and title-page otherwise a very good copy. Swift wrote this intending publication in 1713, but continued to work on it for years. Publication was blocked in 1727 and 1737 and eventually it was issued in the 1758 edition amongst much controversy. LITERATURE IRISH LITERATURE Rothschild 2188; Teerink 809 (with z3 & Aa3 properly signed).
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- THE HISTORY OF THE FOUR LAST YEARS OF THE QUEEN. Published from the last manuscript copy, corrected and enlarged by the Author's own hand
- Author
- SWIFT, JONATHAN.
- Publisher
- A. Millar, London
- Publication year
- 1758
Marrins Bookshop
Folkestone, Kent, United Kingdom
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Founded by Patrick Marrin's father George in 1946, Marrin's Bookshop has been based in its current Folkestone location since 1963. Patrick has worked in bookselling since 1970. As well as rare antiquarian books, maps and prints, the stock includes a wide range of literature, library sets, travel, history and illustrated books in all fields. We also offer a bookbinding and restoration service. Visitors to the shop are welcome and we exhibit at UK book fairs. A large proportion of our stock can be searched on this website, or at http://www.marrinbook.co.uk.…
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