Vicar Wakefield Tale, Signed (4 results)

rigide. Condition: Assez bon. 1 vol. in-18 cartonnage bradel de l'époque, Printed for Ant. Aug. Renouard, Paris, An VIII - 1800, 286 pp. Edition peu commune provenant de la bibliothèque du grand négociant bordelais de vin et de cognac Alfred de Luze (1797-1880), avec sa signature autographe en garde, ainsi que celle, portée au crayon, de son fils cadet Maurice Barton de Luze ("M.B. de Luze") et la date de 1880 (celle du décès et de la succession d'Alfred de Luze). Et avec l'ex-libris gravé de la famille de Luze en garde ("écartelé aux 1 et 4 d'argent à deux demi-vols adossés de sable aux 2 et 3 d'azur au chevron d'or accolé en pointe d'une fleur-de-lis d'argent"). Bon état (usures en coiffes et coins, bon état par ailleurs, ex-libris en garde). An uncommon edition from the library of the great Bordeaux merchant Alfred de Luze (1797-1880), with his autograph signature on the flyleaf, as well as that, written in pencil, of his younger son Maurice Barton de Luze ("M.B. de Luze") and the date 1880 (that of the death and succession of Alfred de Luze). Good (some small lacks on top and bottom of the spine, corners a bit rubbed, Langue: Anglais.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Small 8vo., (165x105mm), pp:iv,[5]-164, engraved frontispiece of 'The Poor White Man' by Francis Eginton, [signed F. Eginton. fexit. Newport], 2 tailpieces, [Hulbert, Printer, Shrewsbury] imprint to tail of final leaf, occasional spotting to margins at end, half calf, marbled boards, spine with gilt ruled raised bands, red leather label lettered 'Vicar of Wakefield', floral motifs in compartments, light wear, otherwise sound, tight & very good condition. Genuinely scarce with digital copies only appearing online. Charles Hulbert (1778-1857). His first printing was the Salopian Magazine in 3 vols. (1 January 1815 - 1 July 1817) and The Vicar of Wakefield was probably his fourth being printed in Shrewsbury and published in London. As early as 1804 he had prepared a 'Collection of Hymns for divine worship'. printed by J. & W. Edwards (Shrewsbury). In 1827 he built Providence Grove at Hadnall near Shrewsbury where he continued to print & publish his writings. Francis Eginton (1775-1823) Engraver, born in Birmingham & nephew of the glass painter Francis Eginton. His father was an engraver. 'DNB'. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Limited edition. 8vo. (4), 211, (2)pp. Finely printed in red and black throughout. Full limp vellum, printed spine title. Frontispiece engraving signed by the artist and printer, Harry George Webb. Partially unopened. A fine copy. One of 360 copies on paper; this is number 42. .

Fifth edition. The Advertisement is signed "Oliver Goldsmith." 222, [4, ads]; [2], 223 pp. 2 vols. 12mo. Roscoe, A200 (6) ; ESTC T146185 Contemporary calf. Rubbed and worn at spines, but holding 222, [4, ads]; [2], 223 pp. 2 vols. 12mo Fifth edition. The Advertisement is signed "Oliver Goldsmith.". Signed.