Days with Sir Roger de Coverley (Dodo Press) by Addison, Joseph; Steele, Richard

London: Macmillan and Co., 1892. Third Edition. . Half-Leather. Near Fine/No Jacket (as issued). 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 3rd Ed, HC crown 8vo. This copy has apparently been rebound in blk/gold marbled boards w/ 1/2 blk leather at corners and raised spine, gilt titles, top edge gilt, marble endpapers. Near Fine/NDJ as issued. Worn crown, rubbed spine and corners; owner names front endpapers. Tight, square, titles still bright, leather in quite good shape, interior o/w unmarked. 158pp; profusely illustrated w/ charming and detailed engraved reproductions by Hugh Thomson, inc. tissue-guarded frontis. Scan available upon request.

Paperback / softback. New.

Hardback. New.

London: Macmillan and Co., Limited, 1892. Cloth. Very Good. 7.5" by 5". Hugh Thomson. The third edition of this illustrated humorous series on an English gentleman. Third edition. Reprinted from "The Spectator". Illustrated throughout. A fictional account of visiting an English gentleman at his country estate, detailing interactions with the quirky characters who live and work there. The narrator spends time with Sir Roger, touring his expansive country seat and listens to stories of his life's experiences. Written by Sir Richard Steele, an Anglo-Irish writer, playwright, and politician, and Joseph Addison, an English essayist, poet, playwright, and politician. Together they founded the magazine "The Spectator". Illustrated by Hugh Thomson, a British Illustrator best known for his pen-and-ink illustrations of works by authors such as Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, and J. M. Barrie. In the original green cloth binding with gilt. Externally, smart with minor… Read More

CollectibleGood. Early 1967 Folio with slipcase, with editting done by John Hampden and Wood Engravings by Richard Shirley Smith** Hardcover copy is in good,solid, condition,no dj,decovate covers/spine sleeve,unmarked text, a good copy. We take great pride in accurately describing the condition of our books and media, ship within 48 hours, and offer a 100% money back guarantee. Customers purchasing more than one item from us may be entitled to a shipping discount.