The Epicurean : a tale; with vignette illustrations by J.M.W.Turner; and Alciphron, a poem
1839, 1st edition in this form. London : John Macrone. Contemporary gilt-blocked, aniline calf over buckram boards, very good. Spine bands and panel edges slightly toned as with age. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and sharp-cornered. Item #231606
Physical description; [iv]-viii, 238p, 5 plates ; 16.2 cm.
First published: London, 1827. Illustrations: Plates engraved by E. Goodall after J.M.W. Turner.
Includes bibliographical references. Subject; Greeks in literature. Other names
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William) 1775-1851 [ill]. Goodall, Edward 1795-1870 [engraver]
Macrone, John 1809-1837 [publisher]. Referenced by: Loeber, R. and Loeber-Stouthamer, M. Guide to Irish fiction M531. Referenced by: Wolff 4898a (not this ed.).
Price: €95.00