Gulliver's Travels

Langue : anglais

Edité par J.C. Nimmo and Bain, London, 1882

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The Story & Significance First published in 1726, Jonathan Swift's "Gulliver's Travels" is arguably the greatest prose satire in the English language. Structured as a traditional travelogue of Lemuel Gulliver, a ship's surgeon, the novel is a savage and brilliant critique of European government, the Enlightenment's scientific triumphs, and the inherent "Yahoo" nature of humanity itself. From the six-inch-tall inhabitants of Lilliput to the rational, equine Houyhnhnms, Swift's narrative uses the fantastical to expose the petty vanities and moral failings of the "civilized" world. It remains a foundational work of Western literature, as biting and relevant today as it was in the 18th century. Physical Description & Provenance Edition: 1882 Illustrated Edition. Publisher: J.C. Nimmo and Bain , London. Binding: Original quarter-leather with marbled paper boards. The spine features raised bands and gilt-stamped lettering. The volume is in Good condition, particularly impressive for a volume exceeding 140 years of age. Leather Type: Likely Calf or Morocco (Goatskin), common for Nimmo and Bain's "fine-press" style trade editions of this era. Condition Points: The binding is slightly loose and exhibits scuffing and honest shelf wear to the leather and boards. Condition Note: The internal pages are remarkably clean and free of markings. There are small tears at the bottom of the front endpaper; however, no other leaves are affected. Provenance: Features a vintage previous owner's inscription on the front endpaper, providing a tangible link to the book's 19th-century British history. Collector's Note This J.C. Nimmo and Bain printing is a superior example of high-end late-Victorian publishing. By opting for a quarter-leather binding, the publisher positioned this edition as a more prestigious offering than the standard cloth trade versions. Nimmo and Bain were renowned for their commitment to physical quality, often utilizing superior paper stock that remains supple and white over a century later. While a 1726 first edition is a museum-grade rarity, this 1882 London edition serves as a premier entry point for the "new antiquarian" collector who values British publishing heritage and the tactile luxury of leather.…

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Détails bibliographiques

Titre
Gulliver's Travels
Auteur
Swift, Jonathan
Éditeur
J.C. Nimmo and Bain, London
Année de publication
1882
État de l'article
Good
Jaquette
No Jacket
Reliure
Hardcover
Langue
anglais
Édition
Edition originale
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