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The Novels of Samuel Richardson, Esq. Viz. Pamela, Clarrisa Harlowe, and Sir Charles Grandison. In Three Volumes. To Which is Prefixed, a Memoir of the Life of the Author.
by Richardson, Samuel
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good Plus/No Jacket, As Issued
- Seller
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Bloomington, Indiana, United States
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About This Item
London: Hurst, Robinson, and Co, 1824. Edinburgh : Printed by James Ballantyne & Co. Ballantyne's Novelist's Library, v. 6-8.[edited by Sir Walter Scott]. Three volumes bound in contemporary full polished calf, the backs with two brown calf labels lettered in gilt and three sections ornately decorated in gilt, printer's name in gilt at tail, edges marbled, prior owner name and small gift inscription in pencil, light wear at edges mild toning, approx. 25 pp. Vol. III with creasing, a Very Good Plus set. RARE, the last copy sold at auction 1972 (RBH). The first editions of these novels published 1740-1742. . "Pamela" is considered by most to be the first novel published in English. A heavy set, please be advised added shipping charges will be requested for priority mail and international orders, please inquire before ordering. v. 1. Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded. The History of Clarissa Harlowe in a series of letters -- v .2. The History of Clarissa Harlowe -- v. 3. The History of Sir Charles Grandison, Bart. in a series of letters.. First Edition. Polished Calf. Very Good Plus/No Jacket, As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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- Bookseller
- Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 008222
- Title
- The Novels of Samuel Richardson, Esq. Viz. Pamela, Clarrisa Harlowe, and Sir Charles Grandison. In Three Volumes. To Which is Prefixed, a Memoir of the Life of the Author.
- Author
- Richardson, Samuel
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Plus
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket, As Issued
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Hurst, Robinson, and Co
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1824
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature; Fine Bindings;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
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About the Seller
Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2006
Bloomington, Indiana
About Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
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- First Edition
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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...
- Jacket
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