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The spectator - COMPLETE in 8 volumes
by Addison, Joseph (1672-1719). Steele, Richard Sir (1672-1729)
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Galway, Ireland
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About This Item
London : printed for C. Bathurst; W. Strahan; J. Rivington; T. Davies; J. Hinton [and 26 others in London] [MDCCLXXV], 1775. First Edition. Hardback. Provenance; Bookplate of Martin Folkes Richton. Finely bound all in full, contemporary aniline calf. Raised bands with elaborate spine-compartment gilt tooling; contrasting title & volume labels. A good set with a couple of boards detached or starting, bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and toned as with age. Scans on request. ; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; With engraved title page vignettes. Subjects; Periodicals - Politics - England. Great Britain - Civilization - Periodicals. English essays - 18th century.Great Britain - History - Anne, 1702-1714. Great Britain - Social life and customs - 18th century. Referenced by: Roscoe A573 (1), English Short Title Catalog ESTCT121955. Originally published in 635 numbers from March 1, 1711 to December 6, 1712; June 18 to December 20, 1714. Mainly by Addison and Steele; no.556-635 (1714) mainly by Addison.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd.
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 226706
- Title
- The spectator - COMPLETE in 8 volumes
- Author
- Addison, Joseph (1672-1719). Steele, Richard Sir (1672-1729)
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London : printed for C. Bathurst; W. Strahan; J. Rivington; T. Davies; J. Hinton [and 26 others in London] [MDCCLXXV]
- Date Published
- 1775
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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About the Seller
MW Books Ltd.
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Galway
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- Raised Band(s)
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