Description: Click here to see our other books! Chrysal, or the Adventures of a Guinea Charles Johnstone 1766-1767 T. Becket and P. A. De Hondt : London 7.5" by 4.5" iv-xxxv [2], 2-264; 300; 280; 277pp SUMMARY A complete four volume set of Charles Johnstone's sombre satirical novel. Present here in mixed editions, with volumes I and II in the fifth edition, and volumes III and IV present in the second edition. Early Edition,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 2 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 29.99 EU Postage: £ 21.99 European Postage: £ 23.99 Asia Postage: £ 37.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 38.99 DESCRIPTION A complete four volume set of Johnstone's novel. First published between 1760 and 1765, present here are volumes I and II and in the 1766 fifth edition, and volumes III and IV in the 1767 second edition.ESTC for volumes I and II: T119101; ESTC for volumes III and IV: T140679An immensely popular eighteenth century narrative, 'Chrysal' tells the tale of a coin during the period of the Seven Years' War.Volume II lacks the front free endpaper, with volume IV lacking the terminal blank and rear free endpaper. Loss of paper to head of volume I front free endpaper, and head and tail of volume III and IV front free endpapers.With the bookplate of Robert Chambre Vaughan to each front pastedown, the ink inscription of Eliza Wynn 1767 to the front pastedowns of volumes I, III and IV, and the label of 'Foster' to the front pastedown of volume I. The inscription 'Vaughan' appears to the title page of each volume.The novel caused a sensation by revealing political secrets, and exposing the immoral and libertine behaviour of several well-known public figures with whom the author was acquainted. CONDITION In full calf bindings. Externally, excellent. Bookplate to each front pastedown, inscription to volume I, III and IV front pastedowns, label to volume I front pastedown. Vol II lacking front free endpaper, volume IV lacking rear free endpaper and blank. Loss of paper to head of vol I front free, and head and tail of volumes III and IV front free endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Topic: Fiction
Publisher: T. Becket and P. A. De Hondt
Author: Charles Johnstone
Binding: Leather
Subject: None
Special Attributes: None
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: None
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1766
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
