The Vicar of Wakefield. A Tale.

First Rowlandson edition. Goldsmith's novel was first published in 1766. The publisher's introduction notes that the novel's "pictures of human nature, the virtues it inculcates, and the continuing interest of its story, must always render it a favourite with the good; and will consequently justify the expense which has been bestowed upon this edition of it". Octavo (235 x 142 mm). 24 hand-coloured aquatints by Thomas Rowlandson. Early 20th-century half brown crushed morocco by Bayntun, raised bands, spine lettered in gilt, decorations to compartments, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt. Spine very slightly faded, occasional minor wear to extremities, minor foxing and browning: a near-fine copy.