The country justice : a poem [complete in three parts, bound in one]

Langhorne, John (1735-1779)

1774, First Edition. London : Printed for T. Becket. Very good modern paperback binding, collecting the three separately-published parts in a single volume. Manuscript title to front and spine. The first leaf has two small, closed tears extending from the gutter. The text remains remarkably well-preserved overall, showing only the faint foxing and dust-dulling expected of age. Earlier leaves somewhat more foxed than later ones. An accompanying bespoke slip-case is in good, strong condition, showing wear to the edges and some scuffs and sun-fading to the surface. Item #461707

Physical description; 3 parts in 1 volume (23; 27, [1]; 17 pages) ; 25 cm. Notes; By John Langhorne, writing under the pseudonym "One of His Majesty's Justices of the Peace for the county of Somerset." This volume comprises the three parts of the poem as originally published separately: Part 1 (1774), Part 2 (1775), and Part 3 (1777). Each part includes a half-title; Part 2 includes a final advertisement leaf. Subjects; Langhorne, John 1735-1779. Historical poetry, English 18th century. English poetry 18th century. Country life England Poetry. Justice, Administration of England Poetry. Poor laws England Poetry. England Social life and customs 18th century Poetry.

Price: €125.00