Eleventh edition. Issues of the The Spectator from 1710-1714 published in book form in 8 volumes. Hardcover book x 8. Full leather with gilt titles and decorations to spines, & red edges. h: 16.5cm. Each book begins with a dedication to a different eminent person from anoymous writers ('The Spectator'), apart from volume seven which bears the name Richard Steele. The only illustrations are some engraved decorative borders and head and tail pieces, and the publisher's sign. Fair condition overall : the text is complete and readable, the pages mostly good if slightly tanned (diffuse browning rather than foxing apart from some foxing to ends); there are occasional marks and spots to the text pages; the endpapers are mostly spotted. Covers generally worn and rubbed with much gilding and titles missing; volume I has both boards detached (present); the page gatherings of all volumes are well held however. Each volume has an old bookplate to the prelims. Joseph Addison Richard Steele. Seller Inventory # 19651

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Title: The Spectator. 8 volumes Complete set

Publisher: London: J Tonson

Publication Date: 1733

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fair

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David Ford Books is a member of the P.B.F.A. and sells a wide range of quality out of print and antiquarian books at their private book fairs in the village of Cley-next-the-Sea in Norfolk, and at bookfairs throughout the UK. The condition of our books is of the utmost importance to us, with few falling below the VG and many in Fine condition. All dust jackets are protected. Should you wish to discuss a book, or your requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us by email or (as I prefer to talk to customers personally) by telephone.

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