Author: William Hayley
Title: The Triumphs of Temper
Description: London, T. Cadell Junior and W. Davies, 1795. Hardback. A rebound early edition of William Hayely's immensely popular didactic poem following his lovely heroine Serena, illustrated throughout. 'The Triumphs of Temper' is a didactic poem, chronicling the trials and tribulations of the fictional heroine, Serena. Serena has a pleasant nature and sweet temper, which helps her overcome her troubles.Illustrated with six plates.Written by William Hayely. This was his best known work, going through many editions during his life.Collated, bound without one plate.One page of publisher's adverts to the rear.Half-title is present.The eighth edition of this work.Rebound in marbled paper covered boards, with new endpapers.Bookplate of Allen Freer to the front pastedown. Rebound in marbled paper covered boards. Externally, smart. A couple of light marks to the spine labels. Bookplate to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with some odd spots and marks. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .
Keywords: The Triumphs of Temper poetry poems william hayley poetry england serena None
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Title: The Triumphs of Temper
Description: London, T. Cadell Junior and W. Davies, 1795. Hardback. A rebound early edition of William Hayely's immensely popular didactic poem following his lovely heroine Serena, illustrated throughout. 'The Triumphs of Temper' is a didactic poem, chronicling the trials and tribulations of the fictional heroine, Serena. Serena has a pleasant nature and sweet temper, which helps her overcome her troubles.Illustrated with six plates.Written by William Hayely. This was his best known work, going through many editions during his life.Collated, bound without one plate.One page of publisher's adverts to the rear.Half-title is present.The eighth edition of this work.Rebound in marbled paper covered boards, with new endpapers.Bookplate of Allen Freer to the front pastedown. Rebound in marbled paper covered boards. Externally, smart. A couple of light marks to the spine labels. Bookplate to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with some odd spots and marks. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .
Keywords: The Triumphs of Temper poetry poems william hayley poetry england serena None
Price: GBP 55.00 = appr. US$ 78.54 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 743P49
- Book number: 743P49
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