1830 2 Vols in 1 The Devil's Walk and The Devil's Visit Professor Porson 1st ...

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Devil's Walk and The Devil's Visit Professor Porson; [Robert Southey]; [Samuel Taylor Coleridge] 1830 Marsh and Miller; William Kidd : London 6.5" by 4" viii, [1], 10-31, [3], 35, [1pp] SUMMARY A Birdsall bound first edition of two satirical poems about the devil bound together, including Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Robert Southey's popular poem 'The Devil's Walk', and illustrations by Robert Cruikshank. First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Signed Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION Bound by Birdsall & Son, Northampton, with the original wraps and adverts bound in.Two volumes bound in one, containing 'The Devil's Walk' and 'The Devil's Visit', both published in 1830. 'The Devil's Walk' published by Marsh and Miller. The first separate and expanded edition, the second issue, not including pages 23-24 in the pagination. Illustrated with a frontispiece, and five plates. Three pages of adverts to the rear. Collated, complete.'The Devil's Visit' published by William Kidd. Illustrated with a frontispiece, and five plates. One leaf of adverts to the rear. Collated, complete.Both of these poems are humorous satirical pieces. 'The Devil's Walk' is written in common metre, and describes the Devil going on a simple walk enjoying the sight of the sins of mankind. Originally published as 'The Devil's Thoughts', this first expanded separate edition was retitled. Byron imitated this poem in 'The Devil's Drive', and Shelley in his work that's also titled 'The Devil's Walk'.'Professor Porson' is stated as the author to the title page of 'Walk', however the preface for 'Walk' states that the poem has been attributed to both Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Robert Southey.Both works illustrated by Isaac Robert Cruikshank, a popular caricaturist, and the less well known brother of George Cruikshank.Bookplate of Philip Manfield to the front paste down. Manfield was a shoe manufacturer and a politician, based in Northampton. He was knighted in 1884. CONDITION In a full rebacked calf binding. Externally, generally smart. A little discolouration to the boards, mostly to the joints, and to the backstrip. A few light marks to the boards. Bookplate and label to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age toned with some light spots, including to the original wraps. 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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