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The Guardian [2 volumes]

The Guardian [2 volumes]

The Guardian [2 volumes]
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The Guardian [2 volumes]

by Steele, Richard; Addison, Joseph

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J. and R. Tonson, and S. Draper, 1751. First Edition. Leather Binding. Very Good. 2 finely-bound volumes, complete as issued. An exquisite set in stunning period bindings. Full mid-18th-century red morocco in what has sometimes been termed 'Chippendale Style', spines with raised bands, black morocco label, and elaborate gilt floral and geometric tooling, covers bordered with a distinctive and unusual repeating floral border with an elliptical sensibility, gilt inner dentelles, all edges gilt, marbled endpapers (some rubbing, some nicking to spine tips). Engraved frontispieces in each volume after Francis Hayman by Charles Grignion the Elder. PROVENANCE: With an ink inscription in each volume in a fine hand 'Anne Howes Ex Dono Thos. Dickens 1752'; followed (in Volume I) by an inscription by Dickens himself in 1788, apparently on the passing of his Godmother.

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Bookseller
Arundel Books of Seattle US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
607791
Title
The Guardian [2 volumes]
Author
Steele, Richard; Addison, Joseph
Format/Binding
Leather Binding
Book Condition
Used - Very Good
Quantity Available
1
Edition
First Edition
Publisher
J. and R. Tonson, and S. Draper
Date Published
1751
Weight
0.00 lbs
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May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.

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Arundel Books stunning new store is located in Seattle's historic Pioneer Square, and has an eclectic stock that will satisfy both the avid reader and discriminating collector.

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Fine
A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
Morocco
Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
Rubbing
Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
Spine
The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
Raised Band(s)
Raised bands refer to the ridges that protrude slightly from the spine on leather bound books. The bands are created in the...
Edges
The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
Gilt
The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
First Edition
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