Monsieur Nongtongpaw
de [Mary Shelley]
- Usado
- Tapa blanda
- Estado
- Good Only
- Librería
-
BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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EUR 1,171.81EUR 1,054.63
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Sobre este artículo
London: Alfred Miller, 1830. Paperback. Good Only. 6" by 4". Robert Cruikshank. The first illustrated edition of this anonymously penned poem, thought to be written by a young Mary Shelley. The scarce first illustrated edition.Illustrated with an engraved title, and six plates, by Robert Cruikshank. Four pages of adverts to the rear.Collated, complete.'Monsieur Nongtongpaw' is thought to be a juvenile poem by Mary Shelley, written when she was a child. It was first publishing by her father, William Godwin's, publishing firm, in 1807. Some modern scholars believe it to have been penned by John Taylor.A charming poem based on Charles Dibdin's 1796 song of the same name, mocking English and French stereotypes. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, worn, front wrap is held by two cords only, rear wrap is working loose. Lacking most of the back strip. Wraps are a little discoloured with some light marks. Edge wear to the wraps, with a few small chips. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with scattered spots and handling marks. Prior owner's ink inscription to the title page. Good Only
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- Librería
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Inventario del vendedor #
- 880P38
- Título
- Monsieur Nongtongpaw
- Autor
- [Mary Shelley]
- Ilustrador
- Robert Cruikshank
- Formato/Encuadernación
- Tapa blanda
- Estado del libro
- Usado - Good Only
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Editorial
- Alfred Miller
- Lugar de publicación
- London
- Fecha de publicación
- 1830
- Tamaño
- 6" by 4"
- Palabras clave
- Monsieur Nongtongpaw mary shelley robert cruikshank mary wollstonecraft shelley mary shelley
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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