The incredible De Foe
1950, 1st edition. London : Jenkins. Very good copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Spine uniformly sun-toned. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Item #393653
Physical description: 304 pages, illustrations, 23 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 295-296). Contents: The Restoration, and after -- The Plague -- The Fire -- Post-fire -- London -- Early days -- Interlude for rebellion -- Litigant and bankrupt -- Tilemaker, poet and gentleman -- William and The true-born Englishman -- The shortest way, and the pillory -- Release, and the Review -- Political organizer -- Caledonian interlude -- Godolphin; Sacheverell; Harley resurgent -- Newgate again -- Death of Anne; Harley in eclipse; mist -- Prelude -- The book -- Reporter at large -- The lovely Sophia -- Wanderer -- Curtain. Subjects: Defoe, Daniel 1661-1731, Studies, Criticism and interpretation; Biography; Literature in English; English Literature.
Price: €12.95