Author: Joseph Addison
Title: The Works of the Late Right Honorable Joseph Addison
Description: London, J and R Tonson, 1761. Leather. A very smart first Baskerville edition of Joseph Addison's works. Comprising his works of fiction and non-fiction. Illustrated, with a frontispiece and three engraved plates to volume I. An additional six plates of medals to volume I and seven plates of medals to volume II. This copy is bound without the 'Directions to the Binder' leaf as usual. Armorial bookplate of Sidney William Cornish to the front pastedown of all volumes. This edition of Joseph Addison's works highlights his versatility as a writer. The first volume contains his poems and plays such as 'Cato' and 'The Haunted house&apos. Volume II contains his travel writings and the final two volumes comprise his periodical contributions such as The Spectator and The Guardian. ESTC reference no: T89166.The first Baskerville Edition. John Baskerville was an innovative type designer and printer. The Baskerville type is regarded as a transitional serif typeface intended as a refinement of the old-style typefaces of the period such as Calson. The typefaces were greatly admired by Benjamin Franklin. A smart set of what has been considered the most beautiful edition of Joseph Addison's works. This set is particularly bright, with very few stains to pages which is unusual. In full calf bindings.Volumes II is neatly rebacked with the original spines preserved. Externally, smart, with light rubbing to the head and tail of spines. Bookplate to the front pastedowns of all volumes. Rear hinge to volume I is tender and may detach without careful handling. Rear hinges to volumes III and IV are also tender. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright. Just the odd spot to pages. Good . Ill.: None. Good .
Keywords: Joseph Addison Plays Humour Plays None
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Title: The Works of the Late Right Honorable Joseph Addison
Description: London, J and R Tonson, 1761. Leather. A very smart first Baskerville edition of Joseph Addison's works. Comprising his works of fiction and non-fiction. Illustrated, with a frontispiece and three engraved plates to volume I. An additional six plates of medals to volume I and seven plates of medals to volume II. This copy is bound without the 'Directions to the Binder' leaf as usual. Armorial bookplate of Sidney William Cornish to the front pastedown of all volumes. This edition of Joseph Addison's works highlights his versatility as a writer. The first volume contains his poems and plays such as 'Cato' and 'The Haunted house&apos. Volume II contains his travel writings and the final two volumes comprise his periodical contributions such as The Spectator and The Guardian. ESTC reference no: T89166.The first Baskerville Edition. John Baskerville was an innovative type designer and printer. The Baskerville type is regarded as a transitional serif typeface intended as a refinement of the old-style typefaces of the period such as Calson. The typefaces were greatly admired by Benjamin Franklin. A smart set of what has been considered the most beautiful edition of Joseph Addison's works. This set is particularly bright, with very few stains to pages which is unusual. In full calf bindings.Volumes II is neatly rebacked with the original spines preserved. Externally, smart, with light rubbing to the head and tail of spines. Bookplate to the front pastedowns of all volumes. Rear hinge to volume I is tender and may detach without careful handling. Rear hinges to volumes III and IV are also tender. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright. Just the odd spot to pages. Good . Ill.: None. Good .
Keywords: Joseph Addison Plays Humour Plays None
Price: GBP 900.00 = appr. US$ 1285.19 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 773L4
- Book number: 773L4
See more books from our catalog: English Literature Pre 1900