Addison: Selections From Addison's Papers Contributed to the Spectator

16mo-over 5¾"-6¾" tall. Writings on politics, religion, morals, superstition, manners, fashions, humours, literary criticism, tales, hymns, by the famed journalist/writer of the early 1700's. 528 pages, with Index, Bibliographical References, Chronology of Addison's Life, Literature of the Spectator; has owner's signature on fly leaf; used as reference-some underlining and margin notes; page yellowing, some foxing on fly leaves; cover green cloth with decorative black printing and design; small puncture on front, worn at edges, spine and corner bumps, only one break at spine on page xvi; miniscule ink drops on page edges top and bottom. A treasure trove of life in 18th century England.