Antique (1810) The Spectator in Eight Volumes - Missing Volume 1.
The Spectator contains essays on a wide range of topics from 18th-century London, including political and social commentary, literary criticism (notably analyses of John Milton’s Paradise Lost), the theater, arts, and morality. Published by Joseph Addison and Richard Steele, it used the fictional “Spectator Club” to offer humorous and witty observations on society, morals, and culture, aiming to improve manners and promote Enlightenment ideals.
The Spectator was a popular daily publication in London between 1711 and 1714. Each volume collected approximately 200 daily Editions of the periodical.
Antique full Leather books with handwritten inscriptions and book plates from Dickinson College. Foxing present on pages and binding is tight. Books are in good condition for age.
Seven Volumes and Price includes shipping.
Antique (1810) The Spectator in Eight Volumes - Missing Volume 1.
The Spectator contains essays on a wide range of topics from 18th-century London, including political and social commentary, literary criticism (notably analyses of John Milton’s Paradise Lost), the theater, arts, and morality. Published by Joseph Addison and Richard Steele, it used the fictional “Spectator Club” to offer humorous and witty observations on society, morals, and culture, aiming to improve manners and promote Enlightenment ideals.
The Spectator was a popular daily publication in London between 1711 and 1714. Each volume collected approximately 200 daily Editions of the periodical.
Antique full Leather books with handwritten inscriptions and book plates from Dickinson College. Foxing present on pages and binding is tight. Books are in good condition for age.
Seven Volumes and Price includes shipping.
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