1901 The Rambler The First Volume of the Restored Rambler Herbert Vivian Sign...

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Rambler: The First Volume of the Restored Rambler Herbert Vivian [Ed.] 1901 Ballantyne Press : London 11.5" by 7.5" [1], 1246-1352pp. SUMMARY The first volume of the restored Rambler periodical, with Herbert Vivian continuing from the work started in the eighteenth century by Samuel Johnson. Inscribed by the author to his sister. First Edition,Original Binding,Publishers' Original Binding,Signed,With Letter Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage: £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition. Bound in the publisher's original pictorial cloth, with an image of Samuel Johnson to the front cover.Inscribed by the author, Herbert Vivian to his sister; 'Cordelia Vivian, with the Rambler's compliments' dated 1901. With a letter from Herbert Vivian sent from Monte Carlo also included, dated 1890.'The Rambler' was a periodical founded and run by Samuel Johnson, running from 1750 to 1752. It largely discussed subjects including politics, morality, literature and religion, and was aimed at the rising middle-class of the eighteenth century. Johnson's aim was to bridge the gap between the classes, targeting the articles at those who were marrying into aristocratic families. This is the first volume of the Restored Rambler, comprised of weekly volumes from June 29th to September 21st, 1901. This revival was produced by English journalist and author, Herbert Vivian.Being the first volume since Samuel Johnson's 'The Rambler', this copy continues in pagination from the last installment from 1752.With a bookplate of the author's surname 'Vivian', to the front paste down. CONDITION Bound in the publisher's original pictorial cloth. Externally, very good, with light soiling and a little discolouration to the boards. Light bumping and rubbing to the joints and extremities, with cloth a little frayed to the head of the spine. Bookplate to the front paste down and ink inscription to front endpaper. Offsetting, light spotting and age toning to endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. 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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