Catalogue of Antiquarian Books 1700-1900

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Author	Gessner,(Solomon) & John Macgowan & Klopstock
Title	DEATH OF ABEL TRANSLATED FROM THE GERMAN OF GESSNER WITH A LIFE OF THE AUTHOR TO WHICH IS NOW ADDED THE DEATH OF CAIN. AFTER THE MANNER AND AS A SEQUEL TO THE DEATH OF ABEL TO WHICH IS SUBJOINED as a suitable companion THE LIFE OF JOSEPH, THE SON OF ISRAEL
PlacePub	Plymouth
Publisher	Bennett
Date	1820, 1822
Illustrations	Full-page stipple engraved plates (5) + engraved vignette titlepage to the 1st work.
Description	Bound with (as called for in preface) THE LIFE OF ADAM to which is ADDED THE DEATH OF ADAM .. translated from Klopstock, and with DEATH, A VISION, OR THE SOLEMN DEPARTURE OF SAINTS AND SINNERS .. by John MacGowan. Octavo roan with black spine label (covers detached and spine leather split/worn) 400pp +104pp +138pp. In total 3 full titlepages. Some foxing/browning gutter margin in middle of first work has a dmap stain affecting some pages. Advertisement leaf loose with 2 closed tears. Inscription on margin of first text page. *Unusual regional imprint of Plymouth for all three works in 1820 and 1822.
Booknumber	V63469
Price	Price: GBP 35.00 or USD 43.00
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