By Algernon Charles Swinburne
London   Chatto & Windus
8.5" by 5.5" 24pp
The first edition of this lesser known political work by Algernon Charles Swinburne.
By Algernon Charles Swinburne

1876 Note of an English Republican on the Muscovite Crusade

London   Chatto & Windus
8.5" by 5.5" 24pp
The first edition of this lesser known political work by Algernon Charles Swinburne.
£140.00
: 0.5kgs / : 901P4

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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.

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Condition

In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, a little age-toned to the extremities and spine. Very light edge wear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean.

Near Fine

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