contemporary calf, gilt spine
1752 · London
by Fielding, Henry
London: Printed for A. Millar, 1752. First edition, Vol. III in corrected state: the misreading 'the at Folly' changed to 'at the Folly'. Rothschild 853.
Four vols. Twelvmo. Contemporary calf, raised bands, spines numbered in gilt, simple double gilt rules on each cover. Vol 1 Outer hinge front repaired, Vol III out hinge starting to crack, Vol IV repaired at heel of spine. With the often lacking "Universal-Register-Office" advertisement at end of volume two (M12r). Protected in a half orange morocco slipcase, raised bands, lettered in gilt on spines. Spines slightly sunned.
Provenance Caroli Whibley the collector Charles Whibley (truncated)
Four vols. Twelvmo. Contemporary calf, raised bands, spines numbered in gilt, simple double gilt rules on each cover. Vol 1 Outer hinge front repaired, Vol III out hinge starting to crack, Vol IV repaired at heel of spine. With the often lacking "Universal-Register-Office" advertisement at end of volume two (M12r). Protected in a half orange morocco slipcase, raised bands, lettered in gilt on spines. Spines slightly sunned.
Provenance Caroli Whibley the collector Charles Whibley (truncated)