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Goldsmith, Oliver. The Poetical and Dramatic Works of Oliver Goldsmith, M.B. In Two Volumes. Printed By H. Goldney for Rivington, F. Power, E. Newbery, T. Cadell, W. Loundes, J. Murray, J. Debrett, London, 1791.

Price: US$69.99 + shipping

Condition: Fair

Description: London: Printed By H. Goldney for Rivington, F. Power, E. Newbery, T. Cadell, W. Loundes, J. Murray, J. Debrett, 1791. A new edition, first thus, 1791. Worn two volume set with some detached covers. Full handsomely marbled smooth leather with gilt decorated spines, frontis portrait of author in first volume, 7 7/8" tall. Both covers of volume 2 detached, covers of volume 1 barely hanging on, wear to cover edges, spine labels absent, sound text blocks, frontis and title page of first volume lightly foxed, pages otherwise clean, handwritten notation clipping dated 1918 mounted to top of first title page, old repair to top margin of second title page, 1934 gift notations at upper corners of front free endpapers of each volume, no other markings. Hard Cover. Fair. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

Seller: Resource Books, LLC, East Granby, CT, U.S.A.

Goldsmith, Oliver. The Poetical and Dramatic Works of Oliver Goldsmith, M. B. A New Edition 2 Volumes. Rivington, F. Power and Co. And E. Newbery Et al, London, 1791.

Price: US$77.97 + shipping

Condition: Good

Description: Printed by H. Goldney, for Messieurs Rivington, F. Power and Co. and E. Newbery, et al. Two volumes, octavo. pp. Vol 1: xiii, lxiv, 120; Vol 2: viii, 271. Half titles to volume I only, engraved portrait frontispiece to vol. I, front and rear blanks to both volumes. Contemporary polished calf. Gilt decoration to spine, spine labels missing. Joints rubbed and cracked, but all boards remain firmly attached, leather worn and chipped, darkened, particularly to spines. Corners of boards bumped and worn. Marbled end papers. Contents clean and tight, signature, very small private ownership stamp to front blank. Notwitstanding the bindings are very good copy. This is a new edition of the first English collected edition which appeared in 1780 (of which we also have a copy). A Dublin collected edition appeared in 1777. Please contact us prior to placing an order to confirm availability and postal charges. Please also note, in some instances we are able to offer a discount on the list price depending on payment method - please enquire. Enquiries are also welcome from the trade. If you would like a digital image of this book or further information, do not hesitate to contact us - we would be very pleased to help you. Size: 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall

Seller: LOE BOOKS, Launceston, United Kingdom

GOLDSMITH, OLIVER. The poetical and dramatical works É A new edition. With an account of the life and writings of the author. printed by H. Goldney, for Messieurs Rivington [et al], London, 1791.

Price: US$718.75 + shipping

Description: 2 volumes, 8vo, pp. viii, lxiv, 120; viii, 271; engraved frontispiece portrait; contemporary full mottled calf, brilliantly rebacked, gilt-decorated spine in 6 compartments, red and green morocco labels in 2; some edge wear but generally very good and sound, or better. This collection originally published in 1780, but here with the prefatory material added.

Seller: Rulon-Miller Books (ABAA / ILAB), St. Paul, MN, U.S.A.