A True Collection of the Writings of the Author of the True Born English-man. Second Edition, Corrected and Enlarg'd by Himself

Defoe, Daniel

Published by Printed, and are to be Sold by most Booksellers in London and Westminster., London, 1705

About this Item

Vol. 1: The second edition corrected and enlarg'd by himself. originally published 1703 in a pirated edition (cf. Preface of v. 1). With engraved portrait of Defoe by Van der Gucht after L. Tavernier. (24), 470 pages. First edition of the first authorised collection of his works. Lacking Volume II, wich according to the Maggs catalogue of 1929 "is excessively rare." In contemporary calf embossed in blind, Good, the front board detached, the first two blanks detached from binding, old damping at the bottom 3rd of all pages, 2 prior owner names front end page , one contemporary (ink) and 1 modern(pencil). loss of leather at bottom corners both covers. Uncommon. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 009872

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Title: A True Collection of the Writings of the ...

Publisher: Printed, and are to be Sold by most Booksellers in London and Westminster., London

Publication Date: 1705

Binding: Full Calf

Condition: Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket, As Issued

Book Type: Book