A. Edward Newton's Copy Of Peacock's Misfortunes Of - May 18, 2017 | Pba Galleries In Ca
LiveAuctioneers Logo

lots of lots

A. Edward Newton's copy of Peacock's Misfortunes of

Recommended Items

item-52821586=1
item-52821586=2
item-52821586=3
item-52821586=4
A. Edward Newton's copy of Peacock's Misfortunes of
A. Edward Newton's copy of Peacock's Misfortunes of
Item Details
Description
Heading:
Author: [Peacock, Thomas Love] The Author of Headlong Hall
Title: The Misfortunes of Elphin.
Place Published: London
Publisher:Thomas Hookham
Date Published: 1829
Description:


[viii], 240 pp. (12mo) original boards, old rebacking with original spine labels mounted, endpapers renewed. Custom chemise and blue morocco-backed slipcase. First Edition.



With the "Hobby Rider" bookplate of the great bibliophile, A. Edward Newton on the front pastedown featuring a rider on a hobby horse crashing through a fence spelling The Amenities," a watching fox proclaims "Nothing Daunts Him." The author's fifth long work of fiction, set in a somewhat historically fanciful Arthurian Britain, incorporating many Welsh legends, but avoiding the supernatural.

Condition
A few small scuffs to case; light wear to boards, internally fine and unopened.
Buyer's Premium
  • 25%

A. Edward Newton's copy of Peacock's Misfortunes of

Estimate $400 - $600
See Sold Price
Starting Price $200
Get approved to bid.

Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in San Francisco, CA, us
See Policy for Shipping

Payment

PBA Galleries

PBA Galleries

badge TOP RATED
Berkeley, CA, United States4,800 Followers
TOP