The Epicurean, A Tale
by MOORE, Thomas
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About This Item
hardcover. AND Alciphron, A Poem. Extra engraved title page. The Epicurean is illustrated with 4 exceptional hand-colored vignette engravings by J.M.W. Turner. [ii], xii, 238, [2], 67pp. Short 8vo, beautifully bound by Root & Son in full crimson polished calf with ornate gilt-decorated spine and covers; inner & outer dentelles, uncut edges, t.e.g. London: John Macrone, 1839. First edition with these illustrations. A near fine copy in a lovely binding.<br/><br/>
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- Bookseller
- Argosy Book Store (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 162381
- Title
- The Epicurean, A Tale
- Author
- MOORE, Thomas
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Keywords
- Turner,J.M.W
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