By Algernon Charles Swinburne
London   Chatto & Windus
8.5" by 5.5" 24, [4pp]
The first edition of this political essay by Algernon Charles Swinburne, in which he attacks the politics of Thomas Carlyle.
By Algernon Charles Swinburne

1876 Note of an English Republican on the Muscovite Crusade

London   Chatto & Windus
8.5" by 5.5" 24, [4pp]
The first edition of this political essay by Algernon Charles Swinburne, in which he attacks the politics of Thomas Carlyle.
£150.00
: 0.5kgs / : 901P3

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First Edition, Publishers' Original Binding

The first edition of this lesser known work by poet Algernon Charles Swinburne, an essay in which he criticises the political views of Thomas Carlyle. In particular, Swinburne attacks Carlyle's views on the war between Turkey and Russia, written with a hostile tone.

Swinburne was an eminent Victorian poet, best known today for his writings on taboo topics.

Adverts to the paste downs, and a four page advertising leaflet to the rear.

Condition

In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, smart. Very light age-toning to the extremities of the wraps and to the spine. Only a few very light handling marks. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean.

Near Fine

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