Product Description
A handsome example of the sought after first UK trade edition of philosopher Thomas Carlyle's comic novel 'Sartor Resartus'.
The first UK trade edition of this work, which was initially published in Fraser's Magazine from November 1833 to August 1834.
It is believed that only 500 copies of this edition were produced.
In a half calf binding, with gilt detailing.
Scottish essayist, historian and philosopher Thomas Carlyle's satirical work offers a commentary on the writings of fictional German thinkerDiogenes Teufelsdröckh.
The significance of this work lies in its innovative form and influence on Victorian thought, combining German philosophical ideas with English prose.
Carlyle anticipates later developments in existential and symbolic writing.
In a half calf binding, with marbled paper covered boards.
Gilt detailing to back strip.
Light rubbing to back strip head and head of front board, otherwise externally excellent.
Front hinge strained, but firmly held.
Internally, firmly bound.
Spotting to first and last few leaves, with pages otherwise clean and bright.
Very Good
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