Leather Set Spectator First Edition (3 results)

All 10 Vols Full Leather. Condition: Very Good for Age. First USA Edition Set. ten vol USA first edition of British eighteenth century political magazine, virtually the forunner of UK newspapers, edited by Joseph Addison & Richard Steele with a new historical preface by Alex Chalmers.; unusually fine set of original full leather restored with new spines & paper labels. Text clean & unmarked. Size: Crown. Early Periodical.

THE SPECTATOR! Printed in 1712-1715. Complete in 8 volumes. FIRST EDITION/FIRST PRINTING. Complete in 8 volumes. Printed in 1712-1715. Volume 8 was not printed until 1715. â The spines were rebound. The spines are not original. The covers are original. â This is the exceedingly rare FIRST EDITION of the Spectator. FIRST EDITION in book form, never before printed. Printed in 1712-1713, 1715. Exceedingly rare. The final eighth volume was not printed until 1715. The upper condition paragraph is not accurate, I can't edit that paragraph from the app right now. The covers are all attached. The Spectator is a classic literary publication by Joseph Addison and Richard Steele. It was a daily publication founded in England, lasting from 1711 to 1712. Each "paper", or "number", was approximately 2,500 words long, in loose and individual newspaper format, and the original run consisted of 555 numbers, beginning on 1 March 1711. These writings were collected and published in book form in seven volumes, (with the 8th volume collected in 1715.) The paper was revived without the involvement of Steele in 1714, appearing thrice weekly for six months, and these papers when collected formed the eighth volume. The first edition was printed in 1712, with the final volume added to the collection in 1715. This is an exceedingly rare and unobtainable set, in better external condition, worth several thousand dollars. The book: 'One Hundred Books Famous in English Literature', places the Spectator as No. 40. This is the FIRST EDITION in book form of the Spectator Magazine. Only issued and distributed in newspaper format; this is the rare first printing of the set. This is the most desirable collection of the Spectator obtainable. Printed in 1712-1713. This rare First Edition is well over 3 centuries old. By comparison, it is significantly older than the United States of America. The Spectator is #40 of 100 in the classic listing: 'One Hundred Books Famous in English Literature'. Rare FIRST EDITION of the Classic Spectator Magazine. Printed in 1712-1713! Over 300 years old!! COMPLETE in 7 volumes. Addison, Joseph; and Steele, Richard; et. al. The Spectator. London: [s.n.] Printed for S. Buckley, etc., 1712-1713. 7 vols. 8 inches. Rare, FIRST EDITION bound in book form, only issued prior in newspaper format. Thick, high-quality 18th century paper, with wide marginsThese are a pleasure to read The Spectator is an important addition to any antiquarian library. This would make an excellent gift. The Spectator, 'set out not only to entertain and inform, but also to edify and instruct morally and aesthetically. Addison and Steele's stated goal was to "enliven Morality with Wit, and to temper Wit with Morality.'" (History Magazine) The daily issues of The Spectator became a huge success. Number 40 of the Grolier 100. (Condition described in the condition paragraph below.) Joseph Addison (1672 - 1719) was an English essayist and poet. He is often remembered alongside his long standing friend, Richard Steele, with whom he founded The Spectator magazine. The Spectator was a daily publication founded by Joseph Addison and Richard Steele in England, lasting from 1711 to 1712. Each "paper", or "number", was approximately 2,500 words long, and the original run consisted of 555 numbers, beginning on 1 March 1711.[1] These were collected into seven volumes. The paper was revived without the involvement of Steele in 1714, appearing thrice weekly for six months, and these papers when collected formed the eighth volume. He hopes it will be said he has "brought philosophy out of closets and libraries, schools, and colleges, to dwell in clubs and assemblies, at tea-tables and coffeeâ"houses". He recommends that readers of the paper consider it "as a part of the tea-equipage" and set aside time to read it each morning. The Spectator sought to provide readers with topics for well-reasoned discussion, and to equip them to carry on conversations and engage in social interactions in a polite manner. S. Buckley and J. Tonson, London, 1712. 8 vols. This is a gorgeous set! A durable despite worn set having been printed on quality materials. This set will last many more centuries if properly stored. Printed on quality 1700's rag paper.There is generalized usage wear as is to be expected. This would make an excellent gift and/or addition to any fine library. In addition to their shelf presence, Rare & Antiquarian Books make a great investment. item# I.

Several covers are detached. _________ The Complete Works of JOSEPH ADDISON! The Works of the Right Honourable Joseph Addison, Esq. Being the FIRST COLLECTED EDITION of Addison's Works. Printed in 1721! Just under 300 years old!! This set will turn 300 years old in 2021. COMPLETE in 4 Large volumes. Joseph Addison (1672 - 1719) was an English essayist and poet. He is often remembered alongside his long standing friend, Richard Steele, with whom he founded The Spectator magazine. This rare set is approaching 300 years old, in just 4 years. FIRST COLLECTED EDITION of Addison's Works. i.e. FIRST EDITION of his works together. Jacob Tonson London, 1721. Large paper copy. 4 volumes, 4to, 10 inches tall (aproximately 30 x 24 cm). These are large and heavy books. Engraved portrait frontispiece. Engraved vignettes and initials. Complete in 4-volumes. Hinges fully intact because of skilled and professional Archival restoration and partial re-backing to the original bindings, as can be seen in pictures, all hinges now attached, the leather is supple, this set is durable and prepared to last MANY MORE CENTURIES. Some foxing. Extremely high quality 18th century rag paper. No writing. There is the archival conservation and a lot of generalized wear as described in the condition paragraph below. Set is complete and hinges are now attached and strong. Set is stronger and more supple than it may appear! Priced at over $10,000.00 elsewhere. This set is priced to sell. THE TRUE FIRST COLLECTED EDITION. This is the LARGE PAPER COPY, these measure 10 inches tall. Printed on thick rag paper, large font. Joseph Addison (1672 - 1719) was an English essayist and poet. His name is usually remembered alongside that of his long standing friend, Richard Steele, with whom he founded The Spectator magazine. This is a gorgeous set! A durable despite worn set having been printed on quality materials. This set will last many more centuries if properly stored. This set is very presentable and can certainly be gifted! It has generalized wear, giving it a rustic and antique appearance, but it is durable and presentable as a gift. Printed on quality 1700's rag paper. There is generalized usage wear. Several covers are detached. Several covers are detached. Several covers are detached. This is the condition paragraph: CONDITION : Several covers are detached. The leather bindings are the original with archival restoration so that all hinges are attached and sound. Although there has been past abrasion and wear and chipping to the leather, the leather is supple and strong. These ~300 year old bindings are strong and ready to last many more centuries. There is a lot of generalized wear to these 1721 bindings, this can be seen in the pictures, nonetheless they are still presentable albeit rustic. This set is presentable and can certainly be gifted. Several hinges only temporarily attached. Generalized usage wear as is to be expected. Hinges have been previously cracked, as can be seen in the pictures, but they have all been archival repaired, mounted and or new hinges laid down, as chosen by the conservator, intended for long term preservation and strength. Some chipping to the labels. This set weighs over 13 lbs before being prepared for shipping. They take roughly 8 inches shelf space. The paper is supple and strong. As shown in the pictures, the labels of the first 2 volumes are in different spine compartments than the final 2 volumes. Nonetheless, the bindings are uniform and this is the same and complete set. This is a gorgeous antique and Important set. This is the FIRST COLLECTED EDITION of his works, making it the most desirable collection of his works. Several covers are detached. Several covers are detached. Several covers are detached.