Title: The Works of Henry Fielding, Esq.; with the Life of the Author… To which is now added, The Fathers; or, The Good-natured Man… Author: Fielding, Henry Place: London Publisher: Printed for W. Strahan, J. Rivington & Sons Date: 1784 Description: 10 volumes. 8vo. Bound in uniform early 19th century half calf & marbled boards, spines tooled in gilt, gilt-lettered red & tan morocco spine labels, all edges stained yellow. “New edition” of a compilation first issued in 1762 and reprinted every few years during the 18th century. Prefaced by Arthur Murphy's long biography and appreciation of Fielding, this set contains the great writer's novels, plays, journals, essays, and miscellaneous publications. [NCBEL, II, col. 926]. Lot Amendments Condition: Some spines slightly dusty, varying wear to joints, scattered tiny nicks; occasional terminal foxing; overall a near fine set. Item number: 185684
Title: The Works of Henry Fielding, Esq.; with the Life of the Author… To which is now added, The Fathers; or, The Good-natured Man… Author: Fielding, Henry Place: London Publisher: Printed for W. Strahan, J. Rivington & Sons Date: 1784 Description: 10 volumes. 8vo. Bound in uniform early 19th century half calf & marbled boards, spines tooled in gilt, gilt-lettered red & tan morocco spine labels, all edges stained yellow. “New edition” of a compilation first issued in 1762 and reprinted every few years during the 18th century. Prefaced by Arthur Murphy's long biography and appreciation of Fielding, this set contains the great writer's novels, plays, journals, essays, and miscellaneous publications. [NCBEL, II, col. 926]. Lot Amendments Condition: Some spines slightly dusty, varying wear to joints, scattered tiny nicks; occasional terminal foxing; overall a near fine set. Item number: 185684
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