Description: Click here to see our other books! Quarrels of Authors; or, Some Memoirs for our Literary History, Including Specimens of Controversy to the Reign of Elizabeth Isaac D'Israeli 1814 John Murray : London 7.5" by 4.5" [3], iv-xiii, 1-308; [3], 4-316; [3], 4-320pp SUMMARY A smartly bound three volume set of anecdotes, relating authors quarrels throughout history, written by Isaac D'Israeli. First Edition,Leather Binding,Rebound Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 1.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 23.99 EU Postage: £ 18.99 European Postage: £ 19.99 Asia Postage: £ 31.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 32.99 DESCRIPTION Complete in three volumes. This humorous and informative work looks at various author quarrels throughout history. Some of the authors included are Warbuton, Pope, Addison, Bolinbroke, D'Avenant, Boyle, Parker, Hobbes, and Camden. This work could be considered a continuation of 'Calamities of Authors'. Written by Isaac D'Israeli, though his name isn't stated to the title pages. D'Israeli was a scholar and writer, who was the father of the Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli. He was brought up Jewish, but split from the religion later on in his life. He begun his literary career at sixteen, becoming a man of letters and being in correspondence with many influential writers of his times. His most popular work was 'Curiosities of Literature', though he also wrote several historical biographies, and also published many poems. CONDITION Handsomely bound in full calf. Externally, very smart. Rubbing to the spines and extremities. A few scratches to the front boards of Volumes II and III. Internally, front and rear hinges to Volume III are strained but remain firm. Internally, pastedowns (both front and rear) and free-endpapers (both front and rear) have slight discolouration to the edges. Internally, pages in all volumes are generally bright and clean with a few scattered spots, more to the front and last pages. 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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Author: Isaac D'Israeli
Publisher: John Murray
Binding: Leather
Special Attributes: Yes
Language: English
Fiction Subject: None
Illustrator: Not Stated
Original/Facsimile: Original
Original/Reproduction: Original
Signed: No
Year Printed: 1814
Place of Publication: London
Weight: 1.500000
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
