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1778 Works of Jonathan Swift Complete Set 18 X Leather Vols Gulliver's Travels
REF: ES1704-NL83 / LA497147
£3,750
€4,372
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Description
The Works of Jonathan Swift with Notes Historical & Critical by J. Hawkesworth
Published by Mrs Mundell, Edinburgh, 1778
Complete set in 18 volumes
Hardbacks bound in 19th Century half leather bindings by J. Edmond of Aberdeen, marbled page fore-edges, set includes gullivers travels & the bookplate of alexander russell of aden to all inner front boards, all top margins of title pages have either the name of Russell or dates & what could be early short hand notes [see image].
Each book measures approx 7" x 5 inches
measurements
Height:
7 in
Width:
5 in
declaration
Elder Books & Collectables has clarified that the 1778 Works of Jonathan Swift Complete Set 18 X Leather Vols Gulliver's Travels (LA497147) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1778
condition
Some minor rubbing & minor marks to covers, couple of volumes with minor chip at top of spines, occasional title page lightly browned, very occasional minor mark to pages.
Overall a nice solid set in very good plus condition with no cracked hinges, all boards well attached & text pages free from foxing.
additional info
Origin:
Date of Manufacture:
1778
location
This 1778 Works of Jonathan Swift Complete Set 18 X Leather Vols Gulliver's Travels is located in Herefordshire, United Kingdom
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