1858 The Home Affections Portrayed by the Poets Anthology First Charles Mackay

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Home Affections Portrayed by The Poets Charles MacKay 1858 George Routledge and Sons : London 9" by 6.5" xv, 391pp SUMMARY The first edition of this poetry anthology. First 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 Illustrated, with numerous drawings by the likes of James Godwin, John Gilbert and Birket Foster. Composed and edited by Charles MacKay, this work comprises of poetry from Coleridge, Burns, Lord Byron, Eliza Cook, Longfellow, Keats and many more.The poetry selected is of the theme of 'home affections' and love. As stated to the introduction 'the one great affection of the heart that binds the human family together' Charles MacKay was a Scottish poet, journalist, author, anthologist and songwriter. He is best remembered for his book Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds. CONDITION In a full morocco binding with gilt stamping to the board edges and spine. Externally, generally smart with slight rubbing to the joints and to the head and tail of spine. Small patches of rubbing to the extremities. Front joint is starting but firm. Some damp staining to endpapers and to the first few pages at the bottom margin, not affecting text. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright with some damp staining to the top of the first 200 pages, not affecting text. Scattered spotting throughout. 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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