Antique (1780) The History Of Tom Jones A Foundling by Henry Fielding - Two Volumes Only (Incomplete).
Paris Edition. This specific 1780 edition is significant as the first French edition written in English and only the second English edition to be printed abroad. Printed in Paris by Francois-Ambroise Didot (“Fr. Amb. Didot the eldest”) and sold by booksellers J.N. Pissot and Barrois Junior.
Gregorian Era Books. Foxing present on pages. Marbled Boards. Quarter Leather Binding. Gilt detailing and lettering to spine. Distress and discoloration present on cover + spine with some loss to spine. Full red Page edges. Writing on first inside pages from previous owner in pencil - black + red. Incomplete Set - Only 2 of 4 Volumes.
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Antique (1780) The History Of Tom Jones A Foundling by Henry Fielding - Two Volumes Only (Incomplete).
Paris Edition. This specific 1780 edition is significant as the first French edition written in English and only the second English edition to be printed abroad. Printed in Paris by Francois-Ambroise Didot (“Fr. Amb. Didot the eldest”) and sold by booksellers J.N. Pissot and Barrois Junior.
Gregorian Era Books. Foxing present on pages. Marbled Boards. Quarter Leather Binding. Gilt detailing and lettering to spine. Distress and discoloration present on cover + spine with some loss to spine. Full red Page edges. Writing on first inside pages from previous owner in pencil - black + red. Incomplete Set - Only 2 of 4 Volumes.
Price Includes Shipping.