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A Volume Of Handwritten Poetry By Fanny Crofton To Her Sister
Fanny [Crofton]
1831
Handwritten : London
6" by 4"
[130]
SUMMARY
A volume of handwritten poetry by Fanny to her sister Mary Crofton, dated 1831 from Cadogan Place in London.
Leather Binding
Overall Condition: Good
This book weighs0.5 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3.99
US Postage:£ 15.99
EU Postage: £ 13.99
European Postage: £ 14.99
Asia Postage: £ 18.99
Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99
DESCRIPTION
The poems are neatly written, sometimes in a portrait and sometimes a landscape orientation. They generally cover romantic and religious themes.
Some of the poems are transcriptions from other authors, and these are attributed and occasionally dated. 1 is attributed to Hogg, 1 to WJT, 5 to Cowper, 1 to Young, 1 to Ashat, 1 to Taylor, and 17 appear to be originals.
The dedication to the front free endpaper reads: Maria Crofton, from her affectionate sister Fanny, 28th Decbr [sic] 1831 Cadogan Place - 60.
Presented in a full calf binding with attractive gilt work to the boards and to the edges.
A completely unique work, and a small window into 19th century society.
CONDITION
In full calf with gilt to the spine, boards, and edges. Externally with some rubbing to the extremities of the boards, and some damage to the spine. The tail of the spine up to the top of the first band has been lost. The joints are starting but firm. Internally, Generally firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with the occasional spot here and there. Occasionally different types of paper have been used for transcription, which have then been bound into the whole.
Overall Condition: 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.
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