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The Writings of Henry Fielding. Comprising His Celebrated Works of Fiction, Carefully Revised and Collated with the Best Authorities. With a Memoir by David Herbert, M.A.
by Fielding, Henry
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London: William P. Nimmo, 1875 703pp. In three-quarter leather binding with five raised bands to spine and gilt lettering. Comprising works by Henry Fielding (1707-1754), who is one of the first English novelists. The titles in this volume are: "Adventures of Joseph Andrews", "The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling", and "Amelia". Fielding also wrote many plays, including "Tom Thumb". *** Fielding is known for founding the Bow Street Runners, London's first full-time police force. *** Condition: About Very Good, with some wear to the corners and edges of the covers.. Hard Cover. Very Good.
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- Title
- The Writings of Henry Fielding. Comprising His Celebrated Works of Fiction, Carefully Revised and Collated with the Best Authorities. With a Memoir by David Herbert, M.A.
- Author
- Fielding, Henry
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Publisher
- William P. Nimmo
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1875
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- 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....
- Edges
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- Raised Band(s)
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- 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...