9 volumes. Contemporary mottled calf calf, spines gilt, morocco labels. Light wear to binding, two joints tender. A very good set in a very handsome binding. Gifford s edition of Jonson s works played an important role in the Jonson revival.

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Title: The Works. With Notes Critical and Explanatory and a Biographical Memoir by W. Gifford Esq
Publisher: London: for Nicol et al
Publication Date: 1816
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Near Fine

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