1824 Two Volumes William Hazlitt Table Talk

Description: Two volumes of essays by William Hazlitt dealing with art, literature and the politics of his age. Volume one is dated 1822 while volume two is dated 1824. While not well-received at publication, Hazlitt’s essays have come to be appreciated for his writing style and wit. This set of two volumes is in very good condition with attractive bindings in black and blue with gilt trim. Inside are striking traditional blue marbled endpapers with a bookplate of John Ferguson Kennedy inside each which seems to be a combination of the Ferguson crest (dexter hand grasping a broken spear) and the motto of the Ferguson-Kennedy’s of Bennane (Fuimus). Front board is off volume one. Some foxing and scuffing.Good Condition: 8vo: 2 Volumes: 3/4 navy leather with gilt edges: black and purple boards: rub and scuffed edges: front board off at hinge: scuffed corners with some exposed board: banded spines with gilt designs: title and author in bands 2 and 3: softening of tails: scuffed heads: bookplates inside front: blue marbled endpapers: light and very occasional foxing: occasional pencil mark: “Table Talk; or, Original Essays” by William Hazlitt: 2 volumes: London: Henry Colburn & Co: 1822. COLH1822DGHA

Price: 200 USD

Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2024-02-03T20:09:47.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6.35 USD