The Spectator Volume the First (Volume I)

Addison, Joseph; Stelle, Sir Richard

Published by J. And R. Tonson in the Strand, London, 1765

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(UK) Edition Not Stated Bookplateto back of frnto cover, no other markings, pages clean, some rubbing to leather covers, hinges OK, fine split to cover spine edges but spine is tight, Good used copy. Full calf-leather with 5 raised spine bands and spine title on red leather title block, 324pp, then [10]pp index. This is volume I which includes the Numbers from 1 (Thursday, March 1,1710-11) to No. 80 (Friday, June 1). The Spectator was a daily publication founded by Joseph Addison and Richard Steele in 1711-12. These papers were eventually collected into seven volumes. The Spectator was revived in 1714 but without the involvement of Steele and these papers were eventually collected in an eighth and last volume. The Spectator was widely read especially in London's coffeehouses and Addison estimated that 60,000 Londoners read the paper (This was about 10% of the population in London at the time). The Spectator is seen as instrumental in the transformation of the public sphere in 18th century English society. The mixture of morality and advice with entertaining prose was popular and read well into the 19th century. The Spectator was issued in eight-volume sets. (1.3 JM HOQ 100/c4 Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 61511

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Spectator Volume the First (Volume I)

Publisher: J. And R. Tonson in the Strand, London

Publication Date: 1765

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket