The Works of Oliver Goldsmith : Vol. III, IV, V, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII : Library Edition by Cunningham, Peter, ed.

First ed. thus, with gauffered edges; de luxe set of 8 vols out of 12 original volumes; half-leather binding with raised bands; tooled spines, gilt and floral; green, blue and gold marbled boards and end papers; TEG; decorative owner bookplates; tissue guards to lithos throughout; fine paper very strong though mildly age-toned--no markings anywhere or foxing, minimal shelf wear. Contents: Vol. III - "An Inquiry Into the Present State of Polite Learning in Europe" and "The Citizen of the World, or, Letters From a Chinese Philosopher Residing in London to His Friends in the East;" Vol. IV - "The Citizen of the World," cont. -- this vol. has a chip at crown of the spine, and light scuffing on leather; Vol. V - "The Bee, Being Essays on the Most Interesing Subjects," - this volume has what appear to be damp stains on the lower margins, faint but extensive; Vol. VIII, "Reviews, Letters, Etc.;" Vols. IX-XII - "His Life and Times.