The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling [Full Leather Binding]

Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 1979. [1979] FULL GENUINE LEATHER FINE BINDING HARDCOVER -- NOT THE REGULAR TRADE CLOTH BINDING, CHEAPER COMPOSITE LEATHER, SIMULATED LEATHER, FACSIMILE, OR BOOK PRINTED ON-DEMAND. Deep brown binding, beautiful gilt designs, 780 pages. Introduction by Louis Kronenberger, illustrations by T.M. Cleland. Four ridges on spine. Lettering, designs stamped with gorgeous accents of 22kt. gold -- a hallmark of fine bookmaking. The leather was hand selected from individually tanned hides. Textured and shaded, acid-neutral paper won't turn yellow over time. Pages Smyth-sewn into binding for permanence (not glued like ordinary books). Edges gilded three sides to enhance elegance of the book. Endpapers are beautiful satin moiré, specially dyed for the publisher. Satin ribbon page marker bound in. Condition: Fine, pristine. [While other books online have been read but still classified as fine or new, this book was never read. It's new.] Book kept in temperature-controlled bookcase. In gift-giving condition, very collectible. This book by Henry Fielding is considered a landmark in novel-writing, the classic Tom Jones. It's packed with comical, lustful people; character driven - with contrasts of high and low life. One authority said it has one of the three most perfect plots every planned. It's Fielding's most popular work. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will receive when you order. We ship promptly. . Leather Bound. Fine. Illus. by T.M. Cleland.