The Spectator by Joseph Addison and Richard Steele, an 8 volume mis‑matched set.

Volumes 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 & 8 published by W. Wilson, Dublin 1778 (10 x 17.5 cms), each with an engraved frontis & title page by Francis Hayman & Jacques Philippe de Bas ; Volumes 1 & 6 published by Darton & Harvey, London, 1797 (9 x 14 cms), v1 with a frontis portrait of Joseph Addison. All bound in full leather. The Dublin editions have sound boards, with title labels, though all without volume number labels and rather rubbed. The London editions have cracked upper boards, and labels absent for v1. The contents of all eight are clean and quite crisp paper throughout. See pictures for further detail. Category: Antiquarian & Rare; Featured Items; Printed before 1800; This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost. Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.…