John Dryden, the great poet and dramatist of the 17th century was born in 1631 and died in 1700 just one year before this set was published. The title page of the books read 'The Comedies, Tragedies and Operas written by John Dryden Esq., Now first Collected together and Corrected from the originals'. This is the first edition thus of the Works of John Dryden.The publisher of the books was the now legendary Jacob Tonson who is known for his sterling volumes as well as the fact that he was the first person to obtain a copyright on Shakespeare's plays. The two volumes are Folio in size and conta... View More...
This is a Very interesting book that was written before 1899 and covers the Boer war in South Africa. The Front board is illustrated in color and shows rubbing. Spine panel shows much rubbing to the top and less so to the rest of the panel. Binding is slightly loose and the title page as well as the dedication page have become detached from it but this would be very easy to repair. Otherwise the book is holding well and it is well illustrated. There are many attitudes and statements in the book that today we would call Very incorrect politically but these things are enlightening as to the atti... View More...
First edition from the author of 'The Jungle". Upton Sinclair was a perennial social activist as well as a very controversial writer. This book is without a dustjacket and the boards show some staining with some fading to the spine from age. Small ownership stamp to the ffep. Still, a readable book and an important one for all those interested in early Twentieth century writing. View More...
First edition from the author of 'The Jungle". Upton Sinclair was a perennial social activist as well as a very controversial writer. This book is without a dustjacket and the boards as well as the spine show a little wear from age. Still, a readable book and an important one for all those interested in early Twentieth century writing. View More...
