A Tale of a Tub, Written for the Universal Improvement of Mankind
Language: English
Published by Charles Bathurst, London, 1743
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Peter Foster Books - PBFA, Frome, Somerset, United KingdomPeter Foster Books - PBFA
AbeBooks seller since March 7, 2016
Association member: PBFA
Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 163.38
Quantity: 1 available
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The tenth edition, with the Author's Apology and Explanatory Notes by William Wootton. Contemp. mottled calf, externally worn, lacking original spine label, with gilding to spine tarnished and hinges tired. Extremities bumped and rubbed. Ownership bookplate with motto Tout Bien ou Rien to front pastedown. Title page lettered in red. Illustrated with eight engraved plates. Binding is generally firm. Pages are just lightly age-toned, with very occasional spots or marks. A lovely example of this work, published anonymously by Jonathan Swift.
Seller Inventory # PF00221
Bibliographic details
- Title
- A Tale of a Tub, Written for the Universal Improvement of Mankind
- Author
- [Swift, Jonathan]
- Publisher
- Charles Bathurst, London
- Publication year
- 1743
- Condition
- Very good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item weight
- 0.38 kilograms
- Dimensions
- 5 inches width by 7 inches height by 1 inch depth
- Seller catalogs
- Antiquarian
Peter Foster Books - PBFA
Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom
Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
| Item | 7 to 10 business days | 5 to 7 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 18.51 | US$ 33.05 |
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Peter Foster Books
15 Newington Close
Frome, United Kingdom BA11 1HW
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