Tobias Smollett, Robert Anderson (76 results)

hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Hardcover. No jacket. Third edition. One of six volumes. Contains 'the Adventures of Peregrine Pickle, Part II' and Plays and Poems. Front board and FEP are detached from binding. Boards are discoloured, scored and worn. A few abrasions on boards. Spine is worn, cracked and faded. Slight cover loss on spine ends. Spine ends, edges and leading corners are bumped and worn. Leading corners are split. Page block is tanned and discoloured. Pages are creased, marked and slightly warped. Text is legible throughout. Binding is visible throughout, but pages remain intact. HJW. Used.

Hard Cover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Fourth Edition,. Hard Cover. Fair/No Jacket. Fourth Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. odd volume, vol 1 only, containing the life of Smollet (by Anderson) and The Adventures of Roderick Random, full leather almost disbound, hinges completely cracked, text block with only very slight brown-spotting, otherwise clean, tight and sound. As a reading copy or rebinder to fill a set. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Soft cover. Condition: As New. Facsimile Reprint. A nice clean unmarked 576 page 2014 facsimile reprint of the 1823 edition. Clean and unmarked See my scans for nice condition and more information. This is a rare reprint. Size: 10h x 7 1/2w. Book.

Condition: New.

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Condition: New.

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an 18th-century picaresque novel that follows the adventures of Ferdinand Fathom, an orphan seeking wealth and status in aristocratic society. The author uses satire to explore themes of social class, morality, and the complexities of human nature. Ferdinand, raised as a companion to the son of a count, is a cunning and ambitious young man who uses his intelligence and charm to manipulate those around him. Through a series of misadventures and amorous escapades, the novel delves into the darker aspects of human nature, exposing the hypocrisy and corruption that often lie beneath a veneer of social refinement. The work provides a fascinating glimpse into the social and moral landscape of 18th-century Europe, offering a timeless exploration of the human condition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Gebunden. Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This 18th-century novel follows the adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom, a young adventurer whose charm and cunning lead him through a series of scandalous escapades in search of money and influence in high society. The novel is a satirical critique of the values and morals of the aristocracy, rife with tales of fraud, deception, and sexual intrigue. The author provides a fascinating look into the psychology of a sociopath, exploring the idea that the pursuit of selfish desires can corrupt even the most innocent of souls. Ultimately, this book is a timeless cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked ambition and the corrosive effects of deceit on the human spirit. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Fifth Edition. Six volume set. Ex-Library copies; with typical markings. Quarter bound in leather. Wear to corners and spines. Volume 3 inner and outer hinges taped. Volume 5 hinges split, binding loose, outer hinges cracked at head of spine; page 575 torn at hinge (no loss of text). Dampstaining along fore-edge of some pages. Page edges darkened. Bookplates on front pastedowns.; LFH11A; Ex-Lib.

Hardcover. The Miscellaneous Works of Tobias Smollett with Memoirs of his life and writings by Robert Anderson. Published in London 1796, 6 large 3/4 leather volumes complete.Pages clean with a few random fox spots through set, all bindings tight, 3/4 leather with cloth boards show scuff wear and light bumping, volumes 1 and 6 replaced spines with heavy light tan leather Pages clean with a few random fo.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Fifth Edition. An incomplete set (volumes II, IV, V, VI, of six volumes) of The Miscellaneous Works of Tobias Smollett, M.D., with Memoirs of His Life and Writings, by Robert Anderson. Stated Fifth Edition, printed for a number of publisher/booksellers in Dublin, Edinburgh and London by Duncan, Stevens, & Co., of Edinburgh. Original publisher's full leather covers, gilt tooling to spines, including fleurs-de-list, titles and volume numbers over burgundy leather labels, with four raised bands to each spine. Moderate rubbing to extremities, some stress to, cracking of joints, cracking of a few pastedowns, but still sturdy and stand on their own easily. Protected by stiff Mylar jackets, marbled page edges all around. Fine marbled endpapers, ornate bookplate of William Louis St. Julien Prioleau inside all front flaps. Volume II: x, 1-470 pp. Volume IV: x, [1], 2-469 pp., and with chip missing to spine bottom. Volume V: iv, [1], 2-578 pp. Volume VI: vi [1], 2-564 pp. All in, a handsome, if incomplete set of Smollett's best-known works.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.

Hardback. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Please note that this is a heavy item and may require extra postage.; All Vols: Dk brown leather spine, somewhat worn; binding slightly weak, but intact. Decorated leather boards, worn. Marbled pastedowns and endpapers; pp supple; very occasional spotting. Owner's name on Vol I front endpaper. Vol I: The Life of Smollett + Roderick Random; Vol II: Peregrine Pickle, pt i; Vol III: Peregrine Pickle, pt ii; Vol IV: Ferdinand Count Fathom + Expedition against Cathagena; Vol V: Sir Launcelot Greaves + Travels through France and Italy; Vol VI: Humphrey Clinker + The Adventures of an Atom.; 8vo (5 1/2" x 9"); 480+454+501+447+559+541 pages.

Leather. Condition: Very Good. Fifth edition. 1817 printings. 6 volume set, complete. A Very Good + set. 8vo., [Vol.1] xi, 502; [Vol.2] x, 470; [Vol.3] xi, 512; [Vol.4] x, 469; [Vol.5] iv, 578; Vol.6] vi, 564 pp. Uniformly bound in dark brown half leather and blue, marbled paper. End papers marbled. Top edge gilt. Moderate rubbing to the paper boards. Text clea, hinges secure. A Handsome set.

The sixth edition, complete in six volumes. Octavo. Leather, marbled endpapers. Set slightly rubbed otherwise in a very good condition.

Leather. Condition: Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). A six volume collection of the works of Tobias Smollett, with a memoir of his life, smartly bound in full calf. A well presented collection in full calf binding. This set consists of six volumes, presenting the works of Tobias Smollett. Tobias Smollett was a Scottish novelist and surgeon, best known for his novels The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle, The Expeditions of Humphry Clinker and The Adventures of Roderick Random, all of which are included in this set. Smollett became well-known at the time for his comedic yet realistic style. Volume I contains 'The Life of Smollett' and 'The Adventure of Roderick Random'. Volume II contains 'The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle, Part One'. Volume III contains 'The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle, Part Two' with plays and poems. Volume IV contains 'The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom' and 'Expedition Against Carthagena'.Volume V contains 'The Adventure of Sir Launcelot Greaves' and 'Travels through France and Italy'. Volume VI contains 'The Expedition of Humphry Clinker' and 'Adventures of an Atom'. With bookplates in each volume and booksellers labels of N. Porter included in five out of the six volumes. Illustrated with a frontispiece of Smollett to volume one and a frontispiece of Robert Anderson to volume two. In full calf binding. Externally smart, with slight shelf wear and rubbing to the extremities. Occasional marks to boards. Slight damp staining to front of volumes one and two, and tide mark to both frontispiece, not affecting illustration. Tidemark to front paste down of volumes three and four. Light scorch marks to top fore edge of novels, not affecting text. Light offsetting to endpapers. All volumes contain bookplates to front paste down. All volumes except volume six contain bookseller label to front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned with the occasional spot. Offsetting from frontispieces to title page in volumes one and two. Very Good. book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very good. 6 vols.: lxxii, 499; viii, 454; vii, 501; viii, 420; 583; ii, 541 p. 22 cm. Full tree leather. Respined with black and burgundy spine labels. Corners worn. Ink signature on front pastedown of vol. VI. A few spots but overall neat and clean. Vol. I. The Adventures of Roderick Random. Vol. II. The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle, Part 1. Vol. III. The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle, Part II. And Plays and Poems. Vol. IV. The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom. Vol. V. the Adventures of Sir Launcelot Greaves and Travels Through France and Italy. Vol. VI. The Expedition of Humphrey Clinker, and The Adventures of an Atom.

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