Description: Click here to see our other books! Wither's Motto. Nec Habeo, Nec Careo, Nec Curo. George Wither 1814 R. Beilby and T. Knott : Birmingham 8" by 5" Unpaginated SUMMARY An early nineteenth century reprint of this very scarce satirical poem by George Wither, a work that was considered libellous and led to the author's imprisonment. Rebound,Very Scarce Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION First published in 1621, contemporary seventeenth century editions of this work are very scarce.Only seventy-five unnumbered copies of this very scarce 1814 reprint were produced.A satirical poems, this work resulted in author George Wither being accused of libel. He was imprisoned for the second time in his life due to this publication. However, he was released shortly after without a formal trial, working off the plea that the book had been duly licensed.Wither was a prolific English poet, pamphleteer, satirist and writer of hymns, whose life spanned the reigns of Elizabeth I, James I, and Charles I, the Civil War, the Parliamentary period and the Restoration period. CONDITION Rebound in paper covered boards, with endpapers renewed. Light fading to spine and board perimeters, with minor mark to rear board at joint. Internally, firmly bound. Title page lightly age toned, with pages otherwise generally clean and bright, with only the odd spot. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Location: Bath
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Author: George Wither
Publisher: R. Beilby and T. Knott
Binding: Hardback
Special Attributes: No
Language: English
Fiction Subject: Poetry
Illustrator: None
Original/Facsimile: Original
Original/Reproduction: Original
Signed: No
Year Printed: 1814
Place of Publication: Birmingham
Weight: 0.500000
Country/Region of Manufacture: Birmingham
