The Spectator
Language: English
Published by J. & R. Tonson and S. Draper, London, 1753
- Signed
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Verba Vetera, Uppsala, Uppland, SwedenVerba Vetera
AbeBooks seller since October 31, 2025
Condition: Used - Fair
US$ 987.29
Quantity: 1 available
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Complete 8-volume set of The Spectator, printed London 1753 by J. & R. Tonson and S. Draper. Contemporary full leather. Provenance: William Miller, Edinburgh, 1834, with his signature and antiquarian label. Condition fair, with rubbing, wear and cracking to spines as expected for mid-18th century bindings. Text generally clean. Unique feature: retained inside Volume V is an original Ford Motor Company advertising leaflet for the newly introduced Model T in London (c. 1910). Early British Ford ephemera is rare to survive, especially found in-situ in an 18th-century literary set. A strong collector’s hybrid.
Seller Inventory # 000010
Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Spectator
- Author
- Addison; Steele
- Publisher
- J. & R. Tonson and S. Draper, London
- Publication year
- 1753
- Condition
- Fair
- Signed
- Association Signature
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall
Verba Vetera
Uppsala, Uppland, Sweden
AbeBooks seller since October 31, 2025
Shipping rates from Sweden to U.S.A.
| Item | 25 to 45 business days | 8 to 14 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 16.30 | US$ 19.72 |
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Welcome to my shop. I specialize in rare and antiquarian books, with a particular focus on historical, theological, and academic works. My carefully curated selection includes everything from early printed treatises and original manuscripts to scarce scholarly editions — each item chosen for its cultural, intellectual, or archival significance. With a Master’s degree in Archive and Information Science and a Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, I approach the trade with both scholarly rigor and historical sensitivity. My academic and professional background shapes a catalog that values provenance, context, and preservation. Whether you're a collector, researcher, or simply a fellow bibliophile, I aim to offer material that inspires and endures. All descriptions are made with precision and honesty, and I am always happy to answer questions or assist with specific inquiries. Please feel free to see more information about each piece on instagram @verba.vetera…
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Verba Vetera
Sweden
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