Author: Oliver Goldsmith
Title: The Vicar of Wakefield
Description: London, John C. Nimmo, 1886. Leather. An excellent illustrated edition of Oliver Goldsmith's popular sentimental novel, illustrated in colour throughout. The Vicar of Wakefield' is a comedic novel which is often described as being sentimental, and it is narrated by a Vicar, Dr. Charles Primrose. It was first published in 1766, and has been widely read ever since.Important Irish author Oliver Goldsmith (1728-1774) was a writer of both fiction, poetry and non-fiction. His writings include this celebrated novel, as well as biographical and historical works such as 'A History of the Earth and Animated Nature', 'The Life of Richard Nash', 'Account of the Augustan Age in England', and 'The History of England, from the Earliest Times to the Death of George II&apos.With beautiful and bright illustrations in colour throughout the text.The gilt crest of Owen's School, or Dame Alice Owen's School, Hertfordshire, to the front board. With a prize bookplate awarded first prize in the upper fourth form, dated July 22nd 1891.Bound by Bickers & Son, with gilt detail to the borders, edges and spine.A lovely, brightly illustrated edition of this popular novel. In a full crushed morocco binding. Externally generally smart; a little rubbed to the head of the spine, raised bands and joints. Prize bookplate to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are a little spotted. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .
Keywords: The Vicar of Wakefield Oliver Goldsmith English Literature Sentimental Novel Oliver Goldsmith Not Stated
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Title: The Vicar of Wakefield
Description: London, John C. Nimmo, 1886. Leather. An excellent illustrated edition of Oliver Goldsmith's popular sentimental novel, illustrated in colour throughout. The Vicar of Wakefield' is a comedic novel which is often described as being sentimental, and it is narrated by a Vicar, Dr. Charles Primrose. It was first published in 1766, and has been widely read ever since.Important Irish author Oliver Goldsmith (1728-1774) was a writer of both fiction, poetry and non-fiction. His writings include this celebrated novel, as well as biographical and historical works such as 'A History of the Earth and Animated Nature', 'The Life of Richard Nash', 'Account of the Augustan Age in England', and 'The History of England, from the Earliest Times to the Death of George II&apos.With beautiful and bright illustrations in colour throughout the text.The gilt crest of Owen's School, or Dame Alice Owen's School, Hertfordshire, to the front board. With a prize bookplate awarded first prize in the upper fourth form, dated July 22nd 1891.Bound by Bickers & Son, with gilt detail to the borders, edges and spine.A lovely, brightly illustrated edition of this popular novel. In a full crushed morocco binding. Externally generally smart; a little rubbed to the head of the spine, raised bands and joints. Prize bookplate to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are a little spotted. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .
Keywords: The Vicar of Wakefield Oliver Goldsmith English Literature Sentimental Novel Oliver Goldsmith Not Stated
Price: GBP 75.00 = appr. US$ 107.10 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 806R20
- Book number: 806R20
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