The Spectator

Addison; Steele

Published by J. & R. Tonson and S. Draper, London, 1753

Language: English

Condition: Used - Fair Hardcover

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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.

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Title: The Spectator
Publisher: J. & R. Tonson and S. Draper, London
Publication Date: 1753
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fair
Signed: Association Signature

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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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