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FIELDING, Henry.

The history of Tom Jones, a foundling. In six volumes.


London, A. Millar. 1749. First edition. 6 volumes (10.5 x 17cm) 12mo, lxii, [2], 214; [2], 324; [2], 370; [2], 312; [2], 294; [2], 304pp., errata leaf in volume 1 after "contents", with original blanks, bookplates, attractively bound by Root & Co. in full calf in period style, spine gilt in compartments, gilt dentelles, marbled endpapers, a.e.g., negligible wear to spines, an excellent set.

An attractive copy of Fielding's finest work, one of the earliest and most influential novels in English literature. Rothschild 850; Cross III, p.316.

Price: £ 3500
US Dollar Price: $ 6940
Stock Number: 34093

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Image of FIELDING, Henry. The history of Tom Jones, a foundling. In six volumes.

Image of FIELDING, Henry. The history of Tom Jones, a foundling. In six volumes.