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WORDSWORTH, William -- ROCHE, Regina Maria (?1764-1845). Contrast, London: A.K. Newman, 1828.
3 volumes, 12° (190 x 117mm). Half-titles. (Gatherings C, D and R in vol. I starting to detach, D3 in vol. II with clean long tear affecting one word of text, a few other marginal tears, some spotting, light soiling and browning.) Uncut in contemporary patterned linen, printed paper label on spines (rubbed, front inner hinge of vol. I split). Provenance: William Wordsworth (half-title to vol. I inscribed: 'Wm. Wordsworth. Rydal Mount. 20th Dec, 1828' ) -- 'These vols were purchased at the Rydal Mount Sale' [20 July, 1859] (inscription at foot of half-title). Summers p. 163; Block p. 200.
FIRST EDITION. WORDSWORTH'S COPY OF MARIA ROCHE'S NOVEL, his name also appearing on p. xxiv of the list of subscribers; together with the first edition of two anonymous plays, The Court of Tuscany, A Tragedy. The Heir of Innes, a Tragedy (London, 1822, 8°) in contemporary calf gilt, presentation copy, inscribed 'Wm. Wordsworth with the Author's respects' [part lot 496 in the Rydal Mount sale]. (4)
3 volumes, 12° (190 x 117mm). Half-titles. (Gatherings C, D and R in vol. I starting to detach, D3 in vol. II with clean long tear affecting one word of text, a few other marginal tears, some spotting, light soiling and browning.) Uncut in contemporary patterned linen, printed paper label on spines (rubbed, front inner hinge of vol. I split). Provenance: William Wordsworth (half-title to vol. I inscribed: 'Wm. Wordsworth. Rydal Mount. 20th Dec, 1828' ) -- 'These vols were purchased at the Rydal Mount Sale' [20 July, 1859] (inscription at foot of half-title). Summers p. 163; Block p. 200.
FIRST EDITION. WORDSWORTH'S COPY OF MARIA ROCHE'S NOVEL, his name also appearing on p. xxiv of the list of subscribers; together with the first edition of two anonymous plays, The Court of Tuscany, A Tragedy. The Heir of Innes, a Tragedy (London, 1822, 8°) in contemporary calf gilt, presentation copy, inscribed 'Wm. Wordsworth with the Author's respects' [part lot 496 in the Rydal Mount sale]. (4)
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