Letters on Chivalry and Romance

  • Hardcover
  • London (and) Cambridge: Published by A Millar, The Strand, London; W Thurlbourn and J Woodyer, Cambridge, 1762
By (Rev. Richard Hurd)
London (and) Cambridge: Published by A Millar, The Strand, London; W Thurlbourn and J Woodyer, Cambridge, 1762. 2nd Edition. Hardcover. Very Good +. 8vo, contemporary full speckled calf, 5 raised bands, gilt and red leather label to spine, 203, title page printed in red and black with a quotation from Tasso. WorldCat identifies two libraries with this edition by these printers. Rev. Hurd (1720 - 1808) is often credited with contributing to the start of the romantic movement. Covers worn, hinges starting at spine head mostly at rear. Internals quite nice. Neat owner name dated 1939 in blue ink ffe.

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