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The Works of Dr. Jonathan Swift, Dean of St. Patrick's, Dublin [Volume XVI Only] by Swift, Jonathan - 1766

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The Works of Dr. Jonathan Swift, Dean of St. Patrick's, Dublin [Volume XVI Only] by Swift, Jonathan - 1766

The Works of Dr. Jonathan Swift, Dean of St. Patrick's, Dublin [Volume XVI Only]

by Swift, Jonathan

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London: W. Johnston, 1766. This is a Very Good (Plus) copy of an early edition of Swift's works. Volume XVI only of a larger set. This volume contains miscellaneous writings, such as "Of Public Absurdities," "Hints on Good Manners," and "A Prayer for Stella." Full leather binding of smooth calf; five raised bands ruled in gilt; red compartment on the spine, ruled and titled in gilt as "Swift's works; the edges of the boards are decorated with gilt as well. Clean text; v, 296 pages. Bumped, but not cracked as most 18th-century books seem to be; nice presentation. Later Printing. Full-Leather. Very Good (Plus)/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.
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  • Format/Binding Hardcover
  • Book Condition Used - Very Good (Plus)
  • Jacket Condition No Jacket
  • Edition Later Printing
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Publisher W. Johnston
  • Place of Publication London
  • Date Published 1766
  • Size 12mo - over 6¾" - 7&
  • Size 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall

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The Works of Dr. Jonathan Swift, Dean of St. Patrick's, Dublin (24 Volumes) (Includes I-XII. The Works of Dr. Jonathan Swift, Dean of St. Patrick's, Dublin. Accurately Revised, in Twelve Volumes. Adorned with Copper-Plates; With Some Account of the Author's Life, and Notes Historical and Explanatory. By John Hawkesworth. London, C. Bathurst, J. Rivington, et. al., 1766.; XIII-XVIII. The Six Last Volumes of the Works of Dr. Swift: being Vol. XIII, XIV, XV, XVI, XVII, XVIII. With An Index to the whole. London, W. Bowyer, et. al., 1766; XIX-XXI. Letters; Written by Jonathan Swift, D.D. Dean of St. Patrick's, Dublin, and Several of his Friends. In Three Volumes. Seventh Edition. London, T. Davies, et. al., 1768; XXII-XIV. Letters; Written by th

by Swift, Jonathan

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London: C. Bathurst, J. Rivington, et. al. 1766-1769. (Hardcover set) Poor. Includes copper plates (9 illustrations, 5 maps, and 4pp musical notation). All volumes are worn and chipped on the spine and corners and have cracked hinges. 12 boards are partially or completely detached, 5 or 6 endpapers are detached, some worm-holing in Vol. 14, and there is an engraved bookplate on the front inner board of each volume. Includes Vols. I-XII. The Works of Dr. Jonathan Swift, Dean of St. Patrick's, Dublin. Accurately Revised, in Twelve Volumes. Adorned with Copper-Plates; With Some Account of the Author's Life, and Notes Historical and Explanatory. By John Hawkesworth. London, C. Bathurst, J. Rivington, et. al., 1766., XIII-XVIII. The Six Last Volumes of the Works of Dr. Swift: being Vol. XIII, XIV, XV, XVI, XVII, XVIII. With An Index to the whole. London, W. Bowyer, et. al., 1766, XIX-XXI. Letters; Written by Jonathan Swift, D.D. Dean of St. Patrick's, Dublin, and Several of his Friends. In… Read More
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