The Expedition of Humphry Clinker
by Tobias Smollett
- Used
- Condition
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- Seller
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Clarence, New York, United States
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About This Item
Glasgow, 1785. Volume I of III only. This is volume I of III only. This book measures approximately 6.25" x 3.75", with 96 numbered pages.
This book is in fair condition. Heavy chipping to spine and all edges of book. Paper loss and damage to title page. Foxing throughout textblock.
This book is an epistolary novel, presented in the form of letters written by six characters.
Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.
Inventory # (N3-34).
This book is in fair condition. Heavy chipping to spine and all edges of book. Paper loss and damage to title page. Foxing throughout textblock.
This book is an epistolary novel, presented in the form of letters written by six characters.
Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.
Inventory # (N3-34).
Synopsis
The Expedition of Humphry Clinker was the last of the picaresque novels of Tobias Smollett, and is considered by many to be his best and funniest work. Published in London on 17 June 1771, it is an epistolary novel, presented in the form of letters written by six different characters: Matthew Bramble, a Welsh Squire; his sister Tabitha; their niece and nephew, Jery and Lydia Melford; Tabitha's maid Winifred Jenkins; and Lydia's suitor, Wilson.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Ernestoic Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 3951
- Title
- The Expedition of Humphry Clinker
- Author
- Tobias Smollett
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Volume I of III only
- Publisher
- Glasgow
- Date Published
- 1785
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- Chipping
- A defect in which small pieces are missing from the edges; fraying or small pieces of paper missing the edge of a paperback, or...
- Edges
- The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Fair
- is a worn book that has complete text pages (including those with maps or plates) but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc....
- Title Page
- A page at the front of a book which may contain the title of the book, any subtitles, the authors, contributors, editors, the...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....