1792-1796 15Vols Clarissa and The History of Sir Charles Grandison Samuel Ric...

Description: Click here to see our other books! Clarissa, and The History of Sir Charles Grandison Samuel Richardson 1792-1796 B. Law & Son, T. Cadell; T. Longman : London 7.5" by 4.5" xi [3], 2-328; 351; 352; 382 [2]; 358; 391 [1]; 388; 395 [1]; 316; 358; 302; 294; 372; 421pp SUMMARY A uniformly bound set of late eighteenth century editions of two of Samuel Richardson's major epistolary novels, 'Clarissa' and 'The History of Sir Charles Grandison'. Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 7 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 52.99 EU Postage: £ 30.99 European Postage: £ 55.99 Asia Postage: £ 89.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 189.99 DESCRIPTION Two bright sets from English novelist and printer Samuel Richardson, a writer whose style emphasised moral and sentimental themes, and whose works were widely read and imitated in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.The first work present is the eight volume 1792 edition of 'Clarissa'. First published in 1748, it tells the tragic tale of a Clarissa Harlowe, a virtuous young woman who becomes the victim of her family's manipulations and the cruel seduction of a wealthy rake, resulting in her ultimate downfall.Illustrated with an engraved frontispiece to each volume.The second work present is the 1796 seven volume eighth edition of 'The History of Sir Charles Grandison', first published in 1753. It tells the story of the exemplary Sir Charles Grandison, a wealthy and virtuous man who navigates the challenges of love and marriage with integrity and honour.Illustrated with an engraved frontispiece to each volume.'Clarissa' ESTC reference T58998; 'Grandison' ESTC reference T58986.With advertisements to the rear of three volumes of 'Clarissa'.Two wonderful editions of Richardson's works, uniformly bound. CONDITION In full calf bindings, with gilt detailing to back strips. Externally, excellent. Tail of 'Clarissa' vol I front joint, head of volumes III and VI front joints, front joint of volume IV and tail of volume VII rear joint all starting, with boards holding firm. The tail of 'Grandison' vol I, V and VI front joints, and head of volume III rear joints starting, with boards holding firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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