![Item #199362 The Observer : being a collection of moral, literary and familiar essays [5 volumes]. Richard Cumberland.](https://mwbooks.live.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/199362.jpg?width=768&height=1000&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1583228913)
The Observer : being a collection of moral, literary and familiar essays [5 volumes]
1786, 1st Edition in this form. London : printed for C. Dilly, in the Poultry, 1786-1791. Very good copies bound in contemporary full aniline calf. Gilt-blocked leather labels to spine, with compartments uniformly tooled in gilt. Label to vol. 3 is worn with loss. Spine bands and panel edges slightly worn and rubbed as with age. Hinges starting in places. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Physical description: 5 v. ; 19cm. Notes: Anonymous. By Richard Cumberland. Vol. 1-3 were published in 1786, v. 4 in 1788 and v. 5 in 1791. Subjects: Conduct of life - Early works to 1800. Greek literature - History and criticism - Early works to 1800. Referenced by: ESTC, T181088. Item #199362
Price: €575.00