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Fielding, Journal of a voyage to Lisbon , also including An essay on conversation , An essay on the knowledge of the character of men , The Covent Garden journal , A charge to the Grand Jury of Westminster , and Fragments of a comment on Lord Bolingbroke s essays , in one volume, published in the famous Strahan edition of Fielding s works, 1783, London: W. Strahan, First Edition thus. Volume XII of the Works . In contemporary full, very worn mottled calf leather binding, in-12 (11 cm x 17,5 cm), holding firm. Interior in very good condition, very little spotting. Frontispice copper-engraved after Michael Rooker. Former owner s (rather discrete) signature. Full mottled calf leather binding, very worn close to the edges as if it had been dried or rubbed down close to the boards, gilt titles and ornaments largely worn away. If handled reasonably gently, may hold for another two centuries… The pages are nicely cream-coloured and fresh. Despite its defects, this is a very attractive copy when opened, offered at a low price. A period piece, virtually contemporary with the publication of these works by Fielding, with the exception of the Voyage published in 1755 after his death, also including an important insight into his role as a magistrate. The Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon is a delightful precursor of Sterne and Diderot. Of great interest and at an attractive price. Numerous photographs available upon request. Weight 0,400 kgs. Seller Inventory # ABE-1723648912048
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Title: Journal of a voyage to Lisbon
Publisher: Strahan
Publication Date: 1783
Binding: Couverture rigide
Condition: Satisfaisant
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