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Fielding's Works - The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling ( 2 Vols.); The History of the Adventures of Joseph Andrews (1); Amelia (1)
by Fielding, Henry; Illustrated by George Cruikshank
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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Bloomington, Indiana, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
London: George Bell and Sons, 1889. Four volumes in all, finely bound in contemporary unsigned half red morocco over marbled boards, backs with five raised bands and gilt decorations, marbled end papers, tops gilt. Near Fine, pages 15-16 of Vol. I of Tom Jones detached, light rubbing at corners. Twenty Cruikshank engravings between the four folumes. Tom Jones and Joseph Andrews published 1889, Amelia published 1884. Quite uncommon as a set, especially so in such lovely bindings. . Bell's Edition . Half Morocco. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 008715
- Title
- Fielding's Works - The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling ( 2 Vols.); The History of the Adventures of Joseph Andrews (1); Amelia (1)
- Author
- Fielding, Henry; Illustrated by George Cruikshank
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Edition
- Bell's Edition
- Publisher
- George Bell and Sons
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1889
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature; Fine Bindings; Nineteenth Century;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
Any book is returnable for any reason within 10 days for a complete refund, as long as it is returned in the same condition as when received. Please notify in advance of return. I accept checks, money orders, Mastercard, Visa, and bank wire transfer.
About the Seller
Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2006
Bloomington, Indiana
About Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
Online bookseller specializing in rare and collectible books in all fields. Books bought and sold from single item to entire collection.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Marbled boards
- ...
- Raised Band(s)
- Raised bands refer to the ridges that protrude slightly from the spine on leather bound books. The bands are created in the...
- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
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