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Antique Leather Bound Complete The Spectator by Joseph Addison 1713-1753
A mixed-edition set of The Spectator, published from 1713-1753. Complete in 8 volumes. Bound in uniform leather binding with some condition issues. Dimensions are about 7\" by 4\".
Here are the editions, included:
Vol. I— Twelfth Edition. Dublin: Phil. Crampton (1737)
Vol. II— Twelfth Edition. Dublin: Phil. Crampton (1737)
Vol. III— Twelfth Edition. Dublin: Phil. Crampton (1737)
Vol. IV— Twelfth Edition. London: J. and R. Tonson, at Shakespear\'s Head, over-against Catherine-Street in the Strand (1738)
Vol. V— London: J. and R. Tonson in the Strand (1744)
Vol. VI— Twelfth Edition. London: J. and R. Tonson, at Shakespear\'s Head, over-against Catherine-Street in the Strand (1739)
Vol. VII— London: S. Buckley, at the Dolphin [...] and J. Tonson [...] Catherine Street (1713). Possibly a first or very early edition.
Vol. VIII— London: J. and R. Tonson and S. Draper (1753)
All covers are still holding though some joints are cracked and should be considered fragile. ~3\" crack to rear joint of Vol. IV. ~3\" crack to front joint of Vol. VII. ~1\" crack to front joint and ~2\" crack to rear joint of Vol. VIII.
Marks, stains, and heavy edge/corner wear to covers as shown. Some leather deterioration to head and foot of spines, as shown. Foxing and stains to pages throughout.
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