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The Observer : being a collection of moral, literary and familiar essays [5 volumes]
by Cumberland, Richard (1732-1811)
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- Hardcover
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Galway, Ireland
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About This Item
London : printed for C. Dilly, in the Poultry, 1786-1791, 1786. 1st Edition in this form. Hardback. Very good copies bound in contemporary full aniline calf. Gilt-blocked leather labels to spine, with compartments uniformly tooled in gilt. Label to vol. 3 is worn with loss. Spine bands and panel edges slightly worn and rubbed as with age. Hinges starting in places. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; Physical description: 5 v. ; 19cm. Notes: Anonymous. By Richard Cumberland. Vol. 1-3 were published in 1786, v. 4 in 1788 and v. 5 in 1791. Subjects: Conduct of life - Early works to 1800. Greek literature - History and criticism - Early works to 1800. Referenced by: ESTC, T181088.
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- MW Books Ltd.
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 199362
- Title
- The Observer : being a collection of moral, literary and familiar essays [5 volumes]
- Author
- Cumberland, Richard (1732-1811)
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition in this form
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London : printed for C. Dilly, in the Poultry, 1786-1791
- Date Published
- 1786
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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