Orbiter Dicta by Birrell Augustine (3 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First. 12mo. Light brown boards. Gilt titles.Light fade to spine and lower front board. Slight browning to feps. Some spotting. Book.

Condition: Very Good. London: Elliot Stock, 1884; first edition, first printing, inscribed from the author ; 234, [1] pp., original green cloth, covers rubbed, else very good. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Augustine Birrel (1850-1933) was an English politician, barrister, academic, and author. He served as Chief Secretary for Ireland (1907-1916). This 2 volume set contains his critical essays on Carlyle, Falstaff, Milton, Lamb, Emerson, and book-buying. Volume I: pp 232, published 1890. Volume II: pp 291, published 1888. Bound in half leather with marbled paper covered boards. Previous owner name on second free end paper (Vol I & II). Both ends of spines rubbed with small loss of leather. Corners bumped and rubbed with loss of leather. Shelf wear to edges. Page edges soiled. Text is clean. All hinges sound. Ships same or next business day well protected in a box. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall.…