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William Hazlitt: Essayist and Critic.
by Ireland, Alexander. [Robert Louis Stevenson]
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
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Palm Beach, Florida, United States
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About This Item
London and New York: Frederick Warne and Co, 1889. Robert Louis Stevenson's first edition copy of the writings of one of his favorite prose writers, William Hazlitt. Octavo, original cloth with gilt titles to the spine and front panel, botanical gilt vignette to the front panel, tissue-guarded frontispiece of Hazlitt. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author to Robert Louis Stevenson on the half-title page, "To Robert Louis Stevenson Esq with Alex Ireland's cordial regards & remembrances Southport 9 Leicester St. October 2, 1889." With Stevenson's Vailima bookplate to the pastedown which is singed by Stevensons stepdaughter Isobel Strong. In good condition. An exceptional presentation. A great admirer of Hazlitt's prose style, Steveson frequently discussed with friedns his interest in writing Hazlitt's biography. But it is in his Walking Tours, that Stevenson gives his warmest expression of his admiration for the great romantic essayist: "I should wish to quote more for though we are mighty fine fellows noawadays, we cannot write like Hazlitt. And Hazlitt's essays would be a capital pocket-book on such a journey" (Stevensonia, 92).
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- Bookseller
- Raptis Rare Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 104876
- Title
- William Hazlitt: Essayist and Critic.
- Author
- Ireland, Alexander. [Robert Louis Stevenson]
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Frederick Warne and Co
- Place of Publication
- London and New York
- Date Published
- 1889
- Keywords
- Robert Louis Stevenson First Edition, william-hazlitt-essayist-and-critic-first-edition
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Raptis Rare Books
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About Raptis Rare Books
Founded by Matthew and Adrienne Raptis, Raptis Rare Books is an antiquarian book firm that specializes in literature, children's books, economics, photo books, signed and inscribed books, and landmark books in all fields. Our business model is simple: we strive to handle books that are in exceptional condition and to provide exceptional customer service.
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