The Loves of the Angels, Thomas Moore — 1st Edition

by Thomas Moore

€312 · Offered by eBay

First edition

Publication: London, Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1823 Formatting: 8vo, pp. [x], 148. Condition Report: Good. The volume is presented in its original drab paper boards with uncut page edges, a survival that inherently carries significant wear given its 1823 publication. The structural integrity of the boards remains intact, though they exhibit noticeable rubbing, minor staining, and bumping to the extremities. The spine shows significant fading and heavy rubbing, with substantial splitting and chipping at both the head and tail that leaves the text block's binding exposed. The original printed paper spine label is present but heavily chipped and darkened. Internally, the hinges are delicate but holding. The text block is generally clean and tidy, featuring only light, scattered foxing and minor age-toning typical of the period, with no significant tears or markings. Catalogue Note: This is a first edition of Thomas Moore’s The Loves of the Angels. While many copies of this popular 1823 work have survived, it is scarce to encounter one that has avoided the binder’s knife and remains in its original drab paper boards with completely untrimmed fore and tail edges. The volume features a contemporary ink ownership signature to the head of the title page, reading 'Geo. Kendrick 1823.', placing the book in the hands of an early reader during its year of publication. As it retains its original publisher's binding rather than the prevalent 19th-century calf or half-morocco r

• Publisher: Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown
• Year: 1823
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good

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