The Works . [Volume IX] Containing I. A Tale of the Tub: Written for the Universal Improvement of Mankind. II. A Battle Between the Antient and Modern Books in St. James's Library. III. A Discourse Concerning the Mechanical Operation of the Spirit. With the Author's Apology; and Explanatory Notes .

SWIFT, Jonathan

Published by G. Hamilton, J. Balfour and L. Hunter and A. Stalker at Glasgow, Edinburgh, 1752

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8vo. xxiii, [1], 199, [1], [2, errata], [2, ad] pp. Contemporary sheep, red morocco spine label; joints cracked, binding heavily rubbed, title-page toned and soiled, with "Volume IX" designation effaced PROVENANCE: J. Nicol Jr., 1820 (inscription on ffep); George Hume, Esq. (signature on title-page)REFERENCE: Teerink 93 First Scots edition of the Works, volume IX ONLY. Seller Inventory # 100901

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Title: The Works . [Volume IX] Containing I. A Tale...

Publisher: G. Hamilton, J. Balfour and L. Hunter and A. Stalker at Glasgow, Edinburgh

Publication Date: 1752

Edition: 1st Edition

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