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1814 Wither's Motto George Wither Reprint Very Scarce

Description: Click here to see our other books! Wither's Motto George Wither 1814 T. Beilby and T. Knott : Birmingham 7.5" by 5" Unpaginated SUMMARY A beautifully rebound very scarce satirical poem by George Wither, a poem that was considered libellous and led to the author's imprisonment. Illustrated,Leather Binding,Rebound,Very Scarce Overall Condition: Near Fine This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION A vanishingly scarce reprint of a work that was impossible to get hold of even in 1814.An 1814 reprint, originally published in 1621.'Wither's Motto' is a satirical poem with the byline 'Nec Habeo, Nec Careo, Nec Curo'.Wither was accused of libel with this work, and he was imprisoned for the second time in his life due to this publication. However, he was released shortly after without a formal trial, working off the plea that the book had been duly licensed.A portrait frontispiece is loosely inserted.Rebound in a quarter morocco binding with marbled paper to the boards. Bound by Graham Bloodworth, Leicester, with a label to the rear pastedown. CONDITION Rebound in a quarter morocco binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, smart. Binders label to the rear pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean. Small told to the head of the title page. A portrait frontispiece is loosely inserted. Overall Condition: Near Fine 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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Location: Bath

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Topic: Poetry

Publisher: T. Beilby and T. Knott

Author: George Wither

Binding: Leather

Subject: None

Special Attributes: None

Original/Facsimile: Original

Language: English

Region: Birmingham

Illustrator: Not Stated

Signed: No

Place of Publication: Birmingham

Year Printed: 1814

Country/Region of Manufacture: Birmingham

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