1796 1ed James Hervey English Literature Meditations
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1796 1ed James Hervey English Literature Meditations & Contemplation Illustrated
James Hervey was an 18th-century English writer primarily known for his first work ‘Meditations and Contemplations’ – a work that made a significant impact on William Blake and subsequent poets. This fine, first edition work of English stories is beautifully illustrated with 15 full-page engravings, printed in two volumes.
Item number: #3163
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HERVEY, James
Meditations and contemplations
London : Printed for T. Heptinstall, No. 131, Fleet Street, 1796. First edition.
Details:
•Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumes
oVol. 1 – [4], lxviii, [2], 280; 9 plates
Meditations among the Tombs
Reflections on a Flower Garden
A Descent on Creation.
oVol. 2 – [4], vi, [2], 301 (i.e. 310), [4]; 6 plates
Contemplations on the Night
Contemplations on the Starry Heavens
A Winter Piece.
•References: Lowndes 1056; ESTC T 27798
•Language: English
•Binding: Leather; tight & secure
•Size: ~9.75in X 6.25in (24.5cm x 16cm)
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James Hervey was an 18th-century English writer primarily known for his first work ‘Meditations and Contemplations’ – a work that made a significant impact on William Blake and subsequent poets. This fine, first edition work of English stories is beautifully illustrated with 15 full-page engravings, printed in two volumes.
Item number: #3163
Price: $350
HERVEY, James
Meditations and contemplations
London : Printed for T. Heptinstall, No. 131, Fleet Street, 1796. First edition.
Details:
•Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumes
oVol. 1 – [4], lxviii, [2], 280; 9 plates
Meditations among the Tombs
Reflections on a Flower Garden
A Descent on Creation.
oVol. 2 – [4], vi, [2], 301 (i.e. 310), [4]; 6 plates
Contemplations on the Night
Contemplations on the Starry Heavens
A Winter Piece.
•References: Lowndes 1056; ESTC T 27798
•Language: English
•Binding: Leather; tight & secure
•Size: ~9.75in X 6.25in (24.5cm x 16cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!3163
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