The Vicar of Wakefield, A Tale, . To Which are Added, The Village Curate, from his Poetical Works. The Poor White Man, By The Dutchess of Devonshire, From Mungo Park's Travels.

Published by London: Published for C. Hulbert; and Sold by Longman and Co., Law and Whitaker, and R. Fenner. 1818.

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Small 8vo., (165x105mm), pp:iv,[5]-164, engraved frontispiece of 'The Poor White Man' by Francis Eginton, [signed F. Eginton. fexit. Newport], 2 tailpieces, [Hulbert, Printer, Shrewsbury] imprint to tail of final leaf, occasional spotting to margins at end, half calf, marbled boards, spine with gilt ruled raised bands, red leather label lettered 'Vicar of Wakefield', floral motifs in compartments, light wear, otherwise sound, tight & very good condition. Genuinely scarce with digital copies only appearing online. Charles Hulbert (1778-1857). His first printing was the Salopian Magazine in 3 vols. (1 January 1815 - 1 July 1817) and The Vicar of Wakefield was probably his fourth being printed in Shrewsbury and published in London. As early as 1804 he had prepared a 'Collection of Hymns for divine worship'. printed by J. & W. Edwards (Shrewsbury). In 1827 he built Providence Grove at Hadnall near Shrewsbury where he continued to print & publish his writings. Francis Eginton (1775-1823) Engraver, born in Birmingham & nephew of the glass painter Francis Eginton. His father was an engraver. 'DNB'. …

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Title
The Vicar of Wakefield, A Tale, . To Which are Added, The Village Curate, from his Poetical Works. The Poor White Man, By The Dutchess of Devonshire, From Mungo Park's Travels.
Author
Goldsmith, Dr. Oliver.
Publisher
London: Published for C. Hulbert; and Sold by Longman and Co., Law and Whitaker, and R. Fenner. 1818.
Condition
Good
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Binding
Soft cover
Edition
1st Edition

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