Author: Charles Churchill; W. Tooke [ed.]
Title: The Poetical Works of Charles Churchill
Description: London, William Pickering, 1844 . Leather. The complete three volume Aldine Edition of the poetical works of Charles Churchill, in a half morocco binding from John Wanamaker. A first edition thus, complete in three volumes.With copious notes and a life of the author from W. Tooke.In half morocco signed bindings by John Wanamaker.With a portrait frontispiece to volume I.A lovely collection of the works of English poet and satirist Charles Churchill, best known for works such as 'The Rosciad' and 'The Duellist&apos.Keynes's reference book on the publisher, Pickering, states that this work is "scarce, a smaller printing than usual". In half morocco signed bindings, with marbled paper covered boards. Instances of light rubbing to raised bands and joints, otherwise externally very smart. Tail of rear joint of volume II starting, with board firmly held. Hinges strained, but firmly held. Front free endpaper of volume I a touch tender. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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