The SPECTATOR with sketches of the LIVES OF THE AUTHORS [Volumes 1 & VI] [2 Book Offer] [Provenance]

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Published by Bell & Bradfute, Peter Hill & Co., Doig & Stirling, John Fairbairn, John Robertson, Edinburgh and Robert Scholey, London, Edinburgh, 1816

About this Item

These two hundred year old leather bound volumes carry the bookplate of Joshua Edward Cooper (1759-1837) of Markree Castle, Sligo, Ireland. He was MP for County Sligo in the Irish House of Commons and after the Act of Union sat in the House of Commons in London until 1806. According to the Dictionary of Irish Biography, he replaced Catholic leaseholders with Protestants to acquire more voting power, which caused considerable resentment and which may have been the reason that his house was sacked in 1798 during the Rebellion. These volumes contain various interesting articles form the popular 18th century journal, "The Spectator". Volume VI is in the better condition as internally it is clean with a few spots and externally has its spine. The spine is divided into six panels by five raised bands. Plenty of gilt on spine and both volumes have a gilt border back and front. Volume I is in poor condition with spine missing and some staining from tea or coffee. The condition of Volume VI is good and that of Volume I is poor. There are no pen marks or inscriptions. Please examine all seller photos. Seller Inventory # 001011

Bibliographic Details

Title: The SPECTATOR with sketches of the LIVES OF ...

Publisher: Bell & Bradfute, Peter Hill & Co., Doig & Stirling, John Fairbairn, John Robertson, Edinburgh and Robert Scholey, London, Edinburgh

Publication Date: 1816

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket