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Published by H Rhodes, D. Brown, R. Sare, J. Nicholson, B. Tooke [Took] and G. Strahan., London [1717, 1718], 1718
Seller: Arroyo Seco Books, Pasadena, Member IOBA, Pasadena, CA, U.S.A.
Association Member: IOBA
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Original Full Calf, Gilt. Condition: Very Good. Seventh Edition. Eight volumes, complete matching set. Frontispiece at front of Vol I, (xxvi, a separate overall preface, note to the reader, and index, for the entire set),(xx), 312; (xxiv), 276; (xxii), 287; (xxii), 288; (xxii), 276; (xxii), 264; (xiv), 248; (xviii), 280. Volumes 1-4 and 7-8 with 1718 publication date, Volume One stated Nineteenth Edition on volume title page with 1718 date [this volume having appeared earlier and being reprinted prior to the other volumes), Volumes 2-4 and 7-8 stated Seventh Edition; Volumes 5 and 6 with 1717 date and stated Seventh Edition on title page, with publisher "Tooke" spelled as "Took". Despite the variation in dates and edition statements, In matching contemporary full calf bindings, 5 bands, red and black morocco spine labels, elaborate gilt tooling on spine and edges. An excellent set, light fraying at a few tips, bindings and hinges solid, gilt still bright, spine labels intact, light even foxing to text blocks, pages square and undamaged. The origins of the work are complex and disputable, but the manuscript by Marana survives at least for the early volumes, one or more of the later volumes likely being English additions. Important for the light it shows on what Europeans thought was happening, rather than for exact reporting on what was actually occurring. See Bibliographical Society of America LII (1958), PMLA LXXII (1957), Revue de litterature compares XXXII (1958), and the Times Literary Supplement 12/24/1982 and 7/1/1983 to appreciate the variety of views regarding the authorship of the later volumes. Defore wrote a continuation of this series in 1718, not present here.
Published by London ;- Printed for J.Rhodes D.Brown R. ParisSare B. & S.Tooke G.Strahan W.Mears S.Ballard and F.Clay, 1723
Seller: HALEWOOD AND SONS ABA ILAB Est. 1867., PRESTON, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Most attractive 8 volume set handsomely bound in full contemporary (lightly rubbed) tan calf, complete with original scarlet leather spine labels. The Eighth Edition. 12mo. Frontis. portrait vol. 1. Simply stunning set ! Rare Thus.
Published by Printed for G. Straban, W. Mears, S. Ballad, F. Clay, J. Stag, D. Browne, B. Motte, R. Williamson, J. Clarke, A. Wilde, J. Brotherton, J. Hazard, W. Meadows, T. Cox, W. Hinchcliffe, W. Bickerton, T. Astley, S. Austen, L. Gilliver, and R. Willock, London, 1734
Seller: Montreal Books, Westmount, QC, Canada
Full Leather. Condition: Rare. A beautiful set of 8 volumes bound in full brown leather. Five raised bands to spines. Decorative gilt motifs to edges (in some instances faded) and to spines. Title labels missing on 6 of the 8 volumes. Owner's name to front free end page and bookplate to front paste down (in all volumes save for vol. 5). One instance of notes in margin in vol. 8. On most volumes joints cracked but solid. Some wear and chipping to spine extremities. Vol. 2 bears (bookworm) holes towards bottom of the page from start to finish. Vol. 3 where joint is cracked leather is peeling away from spine. Corners rubbed and some corners lightly bumped. Overall in remarkable condition. [Our rating system: 1. Fine; 2. Near Fine; 3. Very Good; 4. Good; 5. Fair.] Price is for the complete set of 8 volumes. Book.
Published by Printed for G. Straban, W. Mears, S. Ballad, F. Clay, J. Stag, D. Browne, B. Motte, R. Williamson, J. Clarke, A. Wilde, J. Brotherton, J. Hazard, W. Meadows, T. Cox, W. Hinchcliffe, W. Bickerton, T. Astley, S. Austen, L. Gilliver, and R. Willock, London, 1734
Seller: RPBooks, Champlain, NY, U.S.A.
Full Leather. Condition: Rare. A beautiful set of 8 volumes bound in full brown leather. Five raised bands to spines. Decorative gilt motifs to edges (in some instances faded) and to spines. Title labels missing on 6 of the 8 volumes. Owner's name to front free end page and bookplate to front paste down (in all volumes save for vol. 5). One instance of notes in margin in vol. 8. On most volumes joints cracked but solid. Some wear and chipping to spine extremities. Vol. 2 bears (bookworm) holes towards bottom of the page from start to finish. Vol. 3 where joint is cracked leather is peeling away from spine. Corners rubbed and some corners lightly bumped. Overall in remarkable condition. [Our rating system: 1. Fine; 2. Near Fine; 3. Very Good; 4. Good; 5. Fair.] Price is for the complete set of 8 volumes. Book.