Description: Click here to see our other books! Goblin Market and Other Poems Christina G Rossetti 1865 Macmillan and Co : London 7" by 4.5" vii, 192pp SUMMARY A smartly bound, uncommon, second edition of important poem. Written by the esteemed poet, Christina Rossetti. Containing an early appearance of her well-known poem 'Goblin Market'. Early Edition,First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Near Fine 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 Illustrated, with a frontispiece and pictorial title page from designs by D G Rossetti. The second edition of this work. Comprising of the titular poem, and numerous additional poems and devotional pieces. This work was Rossetti's first publication. This is therefore the second edition of her important poem, 'Goblin Market'. The poem was composed in 1859, and is Rossetti's longest poem. It is the most widely known and read of all her works and launched her literary career. It is believed that 'Goblin Market' inspired Lewis Carroll's 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'. 'Goblin Market' explores themes of temptation, sacrifice and salvation. Biographers and critics have argued that the themes of temptation, sexual exchange and sisterly redemption in this poem are influenced by its poet’s experience working as an ‘Associate Sister’ at Highgate (British Library). It tells the story of Laura and Lizzie who are tempted with fruit by Goblin merchants. An extremely smart, and very bright copy of this important poem. CONDITION In a full calf binding, with gilt stamping to the spine and extremities. Externally, very smart, with light shelfwear to the joint sand extremities. Prior owner's inscription to the recto of front endpaper, 'Beatrix. M . Muirhead from her affectionate brother, Bertram A Muirhead Jan 1 1867.' Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright. Scattered spots to the endpapers. Otherwise, pages are clean. Overall Condition: Near Fine 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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Author: Christina G Rossetti
Binding: Leather
Fiction Subject: Poetry
Non-Fiction Subject: None
Language: English
Year Printed: 1865
Place of Publication: London
Weight: 0.5000
Special Attributes: None
Original/Facsimile: Original
Publisher: Macmillan and Co
Illustrator: D G Rossetti
Original/Reproduction: Original
