Description: Click here to see our other books! The Complaint: or, Night Thoughts on Life, Death, & Immortality [Edward Young] 1743 R. Dodsley : London 8" by 5" vii, [1], 11-284pp, [8] SUMMARY An early edition of Edward Young's acclaimed poem on death and the passage of time. Early Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed 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 The sixth edition of Edward Young's acclaimed poem 'The Complaint: or, Night-Thoughts on Life, Death and Immortality'. With frontispiece. Better known as Night-Thoughts, the blank verse poem is ostensibly presented over a series of nine nights, corresponding to the nine parts of the poem. Inspired by the successive deaths of his stepdaughter, her husband, and then Young's own wife, the dramatic monologue laments human frailties and describes the Young's musings over death. The adage, 'procrastination is the thief of time' originates from Young's poem in a passage which discusses how quickly opportunities can slip away. Prior owner's ink inscription to the front pastedown, 'A. G. 1755'. Prior owner's bookplate to front pastedown. From the library of David Stather, a Yorkshire based lawyer and book collector who rescued many interesting books from a frail state. No author given. With eight pages of publisher's adverts to the rear. CONDITION In a contemporary full calf binding. Externally, very smart. Lightly rubbed to the spine, with a little loss of calf to the head of the spine. The calf is only just beginning to crack at the front joint. With some light bumping to the extremities. The front and rear hinges are starting, but firm. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with just the odd spot. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed 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: R. Dodsley
Author: [Edward Young]
Binding: Leather
Subject: None
Special Attributes: None
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: Not Stated
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1743
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
