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Antique Poetry Book, English, Leather Bound, Poems, John Gay, Georgian, 1720
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Antique Poetry Book, English, Leather Bound, Poems, John Gay, Georgian, 1720

18th century
Description

This is an antique poetry book. An English, leather-bound volume of poems by John Gay (1685 - 1732), dating to the early Georgian period, printed in 1720.

Captivating volume of poems and stage plays

Displays a desirable aged patina with some age-related binding loss

Printed paper with black and red text, illustrated with lithographic plates

Leather bound with chestnut hues and decorative spine accentuated with gold tooling

Fascinating subscriber list covers many branches of the Georgian royal family and nobility

This is a wonderful antique poetry book, with early printing history interest and appealing illustrations. A fine addition to any home library or institution. Delivered ready to display or enjoy.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 23.5cm (9.25'')

Max Depth: 5cm (2'')

Max Height: 30cm (11.75'')

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Our Ref: 18.7745

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
23.5cm (9.25")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
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London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1700s.

Reference Numbers
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SA826133
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18.7745
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This is an antique poetry book.
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An English, leather-bound volume of poems by John Gay (1685 - 1732), dating to the early Georgian period, printed in 1720.
London Fine Antiques

Captivating volume of poems and stage plays

Displays a desirable aged patina with some age-related binding loss

fig 1. Antique Poetry Book, English, Leather Bound, Poems, John Gay, Georgian, 1720
fig 1. Antique Poetry Book, English, Leather Bound, Poems, John Gay, Georgian, 1720

Printed paper with black and red text, illustrated with lithographic plates

Leather bound with chestnut hues and decorative spine accentuated with gold tooling

Fascinating subscriber list covers many branches of the Georgian royal family and nobility

fig 2. Antique Poetry Book, English, Leather Bound, Poems, John Gay, Georgian, 1720
fig 2. Antique Poetry Book, English, Leather Bound, Poems, John Gay, Georgian, 1720

This is a wonderful antique poetry book, with early printing history interest and appealing illustrations. A fine addition to any home library or institution. Delivered ready to display or enjoy.

Dimensions:

fig 3. Antique Poetry Book, English, Leather Bound, Poems, John Gay, Georgian, 1720
fig 3. Antique Poetry Book, English, Leather Bound, Poems, John Gay, Georgian, 1720

Max Width: 23.5cm (9.25'')

Max Depth: 5cm (2'')

Max Height: 30cm (11.75'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

fig 4. Antique Poetry Book, English, Leather Bound, Poems, John Gay, Georgian, 1720
fig 4. Antique Poetry Book, English, Leather Bound, Poems, John Gay, Georgian, 1720

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.7745

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
23.5cm (9.25")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1700s.

Reference Numbers
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SA826133
Dealers Internal Ref
18.7745
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
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Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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