Author: Herbert Croft
Title: The Abbey of Kilkhampton. An Improved Edition.
Description: London, G. Kearsley, 1788 . Leather. The scarce 'improved edition' of Herbert Croft's anonymously authored collection of satirical epitaphs. A scarce edition of a work first published eight years prior.A popular satirical collection of epitaphs on prominent persons of the period.With a sixteen page publisher's catalogue to the rear.ESTC 146284.Armorial bookplate to front pastedown, with a bookseller's clipping referring to this copy to the front free endpaper. Former owner's inscription to a front blank.The work of Sir Herbert Croft, 5th Baronet, English author best known for his novel 'Love and Madness&apos. In a morocco binding, with extensive gilt detailing. Back strip age toned. Significant rubbing to back strip head and tail and front joint. Hinges strained, but firmly held. Bookplate to front pastedown, clipping to front free endpaper. Former owner's inscription to a front blank. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright, with significant spotting throughout. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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