The works of Henry Fielding / edited by George Saintsbury ; in twelve volumes
1926, 1st Navarre edition. London : The Navarre Society Ltd. Very good copies in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Slightly foxed throughout. The set remains particularly well-preserved overall. Item #400686
Physical description: 12 volumes : illustrations ; 18 cm. Notes: Each volume with added illustrated title-page; Volumes 1-11 illustrated by George Cruikshank (frontispieces) and F.D. Bedford (added illustrated title-pages); "The Navarre Society gratefully acknowledge the courtesy of Messrs Bickers & Son Limited in granting permission to use their edition of 1871 in the preparation of this set."--Verso, added title-page, volume 1. Contents: v. 1-6. The history of Tom Jones, a foundling -- v. 7-8. The history of the adventures of Joseph Andrews and of his friend Mr. Abraham Adams -- v. 9-11. Amelia -- v. 12. The life of Mr. Jonathan Wild, the Great. Subjects: English fiction 18th century; Henry Fielding; English fiction; English writers.
Price: €225.00