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Paperback. Acceptable.

Dent, London 1964. , 1964. Privater Einband, , gr 8°, 324s., in gutem Zustand, [GS

London, UK: P.R. Gawthorn Ltd, 1111. Hardcover. Good/Poor. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. With numerous coloured and black and white illustrations by Savile Lumley. Undated edition, probably late 1940's early 1950's. Blue cloth boards with black titles with some fading to edges. Forward leaning binding. Minimal handling wear and marks with some light foxing. Jacket is present in poor condition with some loss to edges, including the whole front inner flap.

(London: Blackie: no date) New Edition. Prize inscription dated September 1917 on half-title page. Pictorial cloth pp. xxiv, 390 and 16 publisher’s advertisements. With over One Hundred Illustrations by Gordon Browne, R.I. ‘This edition … is practically a reprint of the original edition, the only alterations being the omission of certain coarse passages which would offend modern taste. Foot-notes are given, chiefly explanatory of obsolete words and obscure expressions, or elucidative of various matters in regard to which many readers may desire information.’ Very good copy.

Walker and Co, London small version of book, with spine partially splitting, nd,scarce reprint Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng Language: eng Language: eng Language: eng. Special Edition.. Hardcover. Fair/No Jacket.

London: Benjamin Motte, 1726. Jonathan Swift's masterpiece will "last as long as the language, because it describes the vices of man in all nations" (DNB). "A remarkable feat in the creation of imaginary worlds as a vehicle for satire upon the political and religious establishments of the day" (Clute & Grant, 914). "Gulliver's Travels has given Swift an immortality beyond temporary fame". For every edition designed for the reader with an eye to the historical background, 20 have appeared, abridged or adapted, for readers who care nothing for the satire and enjoy it as a first-class story" (PMM 185). "Of all Swift's writings it best shows the merits of his mind and his gifts of expression". It is important to realize that it could be written only by one who had the highest ideals for human achievement and who despaired of the achieving" (Baugh et al., 865-66)""although Swift himself expressed this hope for his… Leer más