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Sartor Resartus and On Heroes, Hero-Worship and the Heroic in History
by Thomas Carlyle
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Macmillan and Co., Limited, 1901. Leather. Near Fine. 9" by 6". None. A beautiful Hatchards bound edition of two of Thomas Carlyle's most popular works, a striking copy bound in half crushed morocco. Bound by Hatchards.'Sartor Resartus' is a satirical commentary on a German philosopher, Diogenes Teufelsdrockh. In part this novel is a parody of Hegel and of general German Idealism. Originally serialized in 'Fraser's Magazine' from November 1833 to August 1834.'On Heroes' is a collection of six lectures about prominent historical and mythological figures, including Dante, Odin, Shakespeare, Napoleon, and Rousseau.By Thomas Carlyle, a cultural critic known for his enormous influence on the intellects of the Victorian era.Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the front endpaper, 'Rosamond Fay, July 1914, London'. In a half crushed morocco binding with cloth to the boards, bound by Hatchards. Externally, smart. Very light rubbing to the spine, extremities, and joints. Small patch of wear to the cloth to the head of the front board. Spots to the fore edge. A couple of faint marks to the rear board. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with a few scattered spots to the first and last few pages. Near Fine
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- Bookseller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 847P4
- Title
- Sartor Resartus and On Heroes, Hero-Worship and the Heroic in History
- Author
- Thomas Carlyle
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Macmillan and Co., Limited
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1901
- Size
- 9" by 6"
- Keywords
- Sartor Resartus and On Heroes, Hero-Worship and the Heroic in History Sartor Resartus on heroes thomas carlyle Sartor Resartus
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Rooke Books
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BATH, Somerset
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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- Morocco
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- Fore Edge
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- Recto
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- Spine
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- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
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