Fielding, Henry (1707-1754) The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling.

Description:

Fielding, Henry (1707-1754) The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling. London: for A. Millar, 1749. First edition, six duodecimo volumes, contemporary boards, rebacked, original spines replaced, new lettering pieces, housed in a custom slipcase, some minor spotting to contents, two pages curiously trimmed at foot of blank margin in zigzag pattern, 6 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (6)
Estimate $1,000-1,500

I: A12, b12, c8, B-K12; II: A1, B-O12, P6; III: A1, B6, C-R12; IV: A1, B-O12; V: A1, B-N12, O4 [O4 blank]; VI: A1, B8, C-O12.


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