THE HISTORY OF TOM JONES, A FOUNDLING [Four Volumes]
London: A. Millar, 1749. First Edition, Second Printing. 16mo., Four Volumes. In Very Good condition. Bound in full polished calf with two gilt-lettered labels to embossed spine. Boards show minimal edge and corner-wear (most pronounced at the heads and tails of the spines on all four volumes). Former owner's inscription appears on title pages of Vols. I, III and IV: "Wm. Gregson".
CONTENTS: Vol. I. [Books 1 - 5] (xx, 304 pages) (Thin cracks along hinges. Text block has substantial foxing and age-toning and small notes in pencil on the back free end paper and page 304.) -- Vol. II. [Books 6 - 9] (viii, 330 pages) -- Vol. III. Books [10 - 13] (x, 288 pages) -- Vol. IV. [Books 14 - 18] (xii, 347 pages) (Chipping at head of spine however binding remains firm and intact, thin cracks along hinges). CX Consignment. Shelved in Case 2.
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Shelved Dupont Bookstore
Price: $1,800