A paladin of philanthropy : and other papers / by Austin Dobson
1899, First Edition. London : Chatto & Windus. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Item #406523
Physical description: 361 pages; 20 cm. Notes: 2 process illus. Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents: A paladin of philanthropy.--Goldsmith's poems and plays.-- Angelo's Reminiscences.'--The latest life of Steele.--The author of Monsieur Tonson.'--Boswell's predecessors and editors.--An English engraver in Paris.--Old Whitehall.--Luttrell's Letters to Julia.'--Changes at Charing Cross.--John Gay.--The Grub street of arts.--Marteilhe's Memoirs.'--Appendix ( The burning of Whitehall'). Subjects: Oglethorpe, James 1696-1785; 1700-1799; English literature 18th century History and criticism; Littérature anglaise 18e siècle Histoire et critique; English literature; Intellectual life; England; England Intellectual life.
Price: €45.00