{"product_id":"country-conversations-georgine-tollet-first-edition","title":"Country Conversations, Georgine Tollet — First Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\" id=\"p-rc_a7eb2a971ae889cf-319\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1348\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1348 citation-end-1348\"\u003e London, Privately Printed by T. Richards, 1881\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\" id=\"p-rc_a7eb2a971ae889cf-320\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1347\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1347\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1347 citation-end-1347\"\u003e 8vo, pp. 88.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\" id=\"p-rc_a7eb2a971ae889cf-308\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. The book is tightly bound in an elegant full morocco leather, displaying raised bands and gilt lettering to the spine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2\"\u003e. It shows minor shelf-wear, primarily presenting as light rubbing to the extremities, corners, and along the joints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,4\"\u003e. Despite this, the leather retains a handsome, rich texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,6\"\u003e. The unoxidised gilt tooling on the inner turn-ins \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,8\"\u003ealongside the bright, all-edges gilt text block\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,9\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,10\"\u003e showcase the binder's high-quality craftsmanship. Internally, the pages remain notably bright, crisp, and clean, free of significant foxing or dampstaining, ensuring a sturdy and attractive volume\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,11\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,12\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\" id=\"p-rc_a7eb2a971ae889cf-309\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-1346\"\u003eFirst edition, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1346 citation-end-1346\"\u003eprinted privately in London by T. Richards\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1345 citation-end-1345\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis particular copy has been elevated by a fine secondary binding in full crushed morocco, featuring intricate gilt dentelles and all-edges gilt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,4\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\" id=\"p-rc_a7eb2a971ae889cf-310\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,0\"\u003eThe front endpaper features a sequence of previous ownership inscriptions that factually trace its early provenance: \"S. Shore Smith, 36 Little Britain, E.C.\" dated July 9, 1886, followed by \"B.A. Clough\" dated February 1, 1889, and finally \"M.M.P.\" dated February 1899\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eDue to its privately printed nature, originally intended for a limited, closed circulation rather than the commercial market, surviving copies—especially those in high-quality custom bindings such as this—are uncommon on the open market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"7\"\u003eCountry Conversations\u003c\/i\u003e is a fascinating, privately circulated 19th-century work that captures the authentic thoughts, dialect, and social perspectives of the English rural working class. Authored anonymously by Georgine Tollet, the book draws upon her close familiarity with the countryside to present an unvarnished and empathetic look at the lives of farmers and labourers. It stands as a valuable piece of social history, offering modern readers a window into the everyday realities and conversations of rural Victorian England.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54152161132883,"sku":"4389","price":124.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260619_123740_1.jpg?v=1782900616","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/country-conversations-georgine-tollet-first-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}