Description: Click here to see our other books! London Lyrics Frederick Locker [Frederick Locker-Lampson] 1857 Chapman and Hall : London 7" by 5.5" viii [1], 2-90pp SUMMARY In a bright straight grain morocco binding, this is an attractive association copy of the first edition of Locker-Lampson's lyrics. Fine Binding,First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Uncommon Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 0.5 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 An association copy of the uncommon first edition of Frederick Locker-Lampson's slender volume of poetry, in a lovely full straight grain morocco binding.With an illustrated frontispiece from caricaturist and illustrator George Cruikshank.With the armorial bookplate of Thomas Gaisford to the front pastedown. To a front blank is tipped in the 1895 newspaper clipping of the author's obituary in the Times. Gaisford writes to the head of this clipping: 'this is the first edition 1857 - in my library will be found also the edition [...] printed 1881 only 100 copies - and ed. 1872 - both of these were given to me by my friend the Author'.This work established Locker-Lampson's poetic legacy, and saw numerous further extended editions printed in his lifetime. CONDITION In a straight grain morocco binding, with gilt detailing. Light discolouration to back strip, with a touch of rubbing to back strip head. Boards exceptionally bright. Armorial bookplate to front pastedown. Newspaper obituary to front blank. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright, with significant 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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Topic: Poetry
Publisher: Chapman and Hall
Author: Frederick Locker [Frederick Locker-Lampson]
Binding: Leather
Subject: None
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: George Cruikshank
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1857
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
