Faulkner's Works of Jonathan Swift. Thirteen Volumes. 1738 - 1765

Jonathan Swift

Editore: Dublin: Printed by and for George Faulkner, Printer and Bookseller, in Essex-street, opposite to the Bridge. M,DCC,XXXVIII - M,DCC,LXV (1738 - 1765), 1738

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A rare set of Faulkner's 12mo Dublin Editions, in very good contemporary speckled calf. Vols 1-4 and Vol 8 Second Editions. Vols 5-7 and 9-13, First Editions. The Thirteen volumes are all bound in full speckled calf contemporary to the time of publication. Some cracking to the joints, especially on Vol 13. Some minor worming in three volumes, usually to the inner boards, not affecting the text . Some stains and minor tears. A few endpapers partially torn, Volumes 1, 3 and 4 with some splaying. Overall the pages white and crisp in fine condition. The plates all strong impressions. The set generally complete with some minor exceptions. The volumes measure 17 x 10.8 x 3 cm. Each leaf measures 165 x 100 mm. Series Title for the first Four Volumes: The Works of J.S, D.D, D.S.P.D. in Four Volumes. Containing, I. The Author's Miscellanies in Prose. II. His Poetical Writings. III. The Travels of Capt. Lemuel Gulliver. IV. His Papers relating to Ireland, consisting of several Treatises: among which are, The Drapier's Letters to the People of Ireland, against receiving WOOD s Half-pence: Also,two original Drapier's Letters, never before published.  Dublin: Printed by and for George Faulkner, Printer and Bookseller, in Essex-street, opposite to the Bridge. M,DCC,XXXVIII (1738). Vol 5: Volume V. Of The Author's Works. Containing The Conduct of the Allies, and The Examiners. Dublin: Printed by and for George Faulkner, M,DCC,XXX,VIII. [1738] Paginates: [7], 289, [8] p. Collates: )(2, B-N12, O6 Complete, First Edition Vol 6: Volume VI: Of the Author's Works. Containing The Publick Spirit of the Whigs, and Other Pieces of Political Writings; with Polite Conversation, &c. Dublin: Printed by and for George Faulkner, M,DCC,XXXVIII. [1738] Paginates: [4], 333, [1] p. Collates: )(2, B- P11. First Edition. We invite you to see our extensive slideshow with detailed binding shots as well as more detailed collation at thirdfloorrarebooks. Codice articolo ABE-1655477092024

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Titolo: Faulkner's Works of Jonathan Swift. Thirteen...

Casa editrice: Dublin: Printed by and for George Faulkner, Printer and Bookseller, in Essex-street, opposite to the Bridge. M,DCC,XXXVIII - M,DCC,LXV (1738 - 1765)

Data di pubblicazione: 1738

Legatura: Hardcover

Condizione: Very Good

Edizione: 2nd Edition