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Click here to see our other books! The Life of Professor Gellert Mrs. Douglas 1805 Alex. Ballantyne for J. Hatchard : Kelso 9" by 5.5" vii [2], 2-230; 355; 265 [2], 6-100pp SUMMARY The very scarce first edition thus of Mrs. Douglas's three volume biography of the German poet Christian Furchtegott Gellert. First Edition,Leather Binding,Very Scarce Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 2 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 29.99 EU Postage : £ 21.99 European Postage: £ 23.99 Asia Postage: £ 37.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 38.99 DESCRIPTION The very scarce first English language edition of this work, taken from a French translation of a work originally written in German. A biographical account of the life of Christian Gellert, a German poet and one of the forerunners of the golden age of German literature. To the rear of volume III appears 'a course of moral lessons' delivered by Gellert at the University of Liepzig. With the stamp of Cornwell House to each front free endpaper. With half titles to volume I and III. Lacking half title to volume II. CONDITION In full calf bindings, with gilt detailing to back strips. Light rubbing to spine heads and tails and joints, with small loss of leather to head of rear joint of volume I, with head of rear joint consequently starting. Hinges lightly strained, but firmly held. Stamp to front free endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Significant spotting to half title and title page of volume III, with pages otherwise bright, with light spotting throughout. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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