The Spectator

Published by Bathurst [and a host of other names], London, 1775

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Seller: McBlain Books, ABAA, Hamden, CT, U.S.A.McBlain Books, ABAA

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Vignette on each title-pages. 8 vols. Contemporary tree calf. Gilt decorations on backstrips. 22cm. Back cover detached on Vol. I; several other joints tender or splitting but cover still attached. Volume label missing on Vol. Iv and VIII and half-gone on Vol. 7. Each volume has an old armorial bookplate (James Corry) on front pastedown and a modern bookplate (Andrew Hasell Lance) on old marbled endpapers. Signature of James Corry in upper right corner of title-pages. Contents sound. Mostly modest foxing in scattered portions and occasional browning or soiling.

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Bibliographic details

Title
The Spectator
Author
Addison, Joseph [and] Richard Steele, editors
Publisher
Bathurst [and a host of other names], London
Publication year
1775
Condition
Good
Binding
Hardcover
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18th Century Books

McBlain Books, ABAA

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