The Spectator (8 vols. complete)

[Joseph Addison and Richard Steele]

Published by J. Bumpus, Holborn-Bars, London, 1819

About this Item

The Spectator was a daily publication founded by Joseph Addison and Richard Steele in England, lasting from 1711 to 1712 Each "paper", or "number", was approximately 2,500 words long, and the original run consisted of 555 numbers, beginning on 1 March 1711 These were collected into seven volumes The paper was revived without the involvement of Steele in 1714, appearing thrice weekly for six months, and these papers when collected formed the eighth volume Eustace Budgell, a cousin of Addison's, and the poet John Hughes also contributed to the publication 8 vol, 8vo Bound in full period diced calf, rebacked at an early date, marbled page-ends Rear board of first volume detached, bindings with some small scuffs, light loss to corners and general shelf-wear, contents clean No other marks or damage A very nice set.

Seller Inventory # AA1570

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Spectator (8 vols. complete)
• Publisher: J. Bumpus, Holborn-Bars, London
• Publication Date: 1819
• Edition: New Edition.
• Condition: Very Good