The Life of Oliver Goldsmith. Vol. II

BIBLIOGRAPHIC RECORD 1774
1. Bibliographic data
Author
Prior, James, 1790-1869
Title
The Life of Oliver Goldsmith. Vol. II
Statement of responsibility
By James Prior
Place of publication
London
Publisher
John Murray, Albemarle Street
Printer
J. L. Cox and Sons, 75 Great Queen Street, Lincoln’s-Inn Fields
Date
1837
Number of volumes
2 volumes
Volume described
Vol. II
Imprint (isbd)
London : John Murray, Albemarle Street, 1837
Language
English
Tirage
Not stated
2. Physical description
Collation
[4], 576 p., [1] facsimile plate
Illustrations
Calcographic facsimile of Oliver Goldsmith’s handwriting and signature
Format
8vo (octavo)
Dimensions
Approximately 22 cm
Typographic signatures
Vol. II, visible signature “B” on first text page
Paper type
Industrial laid rag paper
Watermarks
Not visible in the images
Printing condition
Good; sharp typographic impression with moderate foxing and oxidation
3. Binding
Binding type
Contemporary half leather binding with marbled boards
Materials
Leather spine and corners; marbled paper boards; decorated endpapers
Decoration
Gilt tools on spine; red label with gilt title and numbering
Spine
Leather with gilt decoration; small losses to leather; solid structure
4. Content
Content description
Second volume of the classic biography of Oliver Goldsmith written by James Prior and published by John Murray. Includes biographical documentation, correspondence and complementary materials related to Goldsmith’s life and works
Chapters
Includes table of contents and documentary appendix concerning household goods and correspondence
Subject matter
English literature; literary biography; Oliver Goldsmith; English literary history
Notable illustrations
Calcographic facsimile of Oliver Goldsmith’s handwriting and signature dated “October 31st, 1764”
5. General notes
Note 1
Original English edition of 1837
Note 2
Preserves original handwritten facsimile
Note 3
Uniform contemporary binding
Note 4
Includes complementary documentation concerning Oliver Goldsmith
Note 5
Moderate foxing and oxidation typical of nineteenth-century English paper
6. Subjects
Main subject
Life and works of Oliver Goldsmith
Subsubjects
English literature; literary biography; British publishing history; literary correspondence; nineteenth-century England
7. Copy record
Shelfmark
1774
Condition
Good; scattered oxidation; usual wear to spine leather; solid structure
Provenance
Library of Alfred Gallart i Genis
Ownership marks
Old handwritten pencil annotations on title page
Copy notes
Preserves original facsimile intended by the publisher; uniform half leather binding