THE VICAR OF WAKEFIELD: A Tale, Supposed to be written by Himself.
In two volumes. Pp. [viii]+214+[2](blank)+[vi]+224)(last blank); post 12mo; early calf, spines decorated in gilt compartments between raised bands, with gilt lettered brown morocco title label to Volume I, the other 3 labels (title to Volume II and both volume labels) missing, but with signs of the lettering still visible, boards with gilt edges, fore-corners a trifle worn, upper joint of Volume I cracking, spine extremities slightly chipped both volumes; bookplate of Samuel Blackwell on upper pastedowns, [earlier?] owner's name in ink on upper free endpaper Volume I, hinges starting same volume and tender in Volume II, the endpapers browned at edges, tiny hole affecting one word of text p. 118 Volume I, occasional slight soiling; F. Newbery, London, 1766. Second edition. ESTC T146180. *Published in the same year as the first edition 1,000 copies of the second edition were printed. Goldsmith made significant revisions for this edition, as the first edition contained several misprints, many of them in the headlines and catchwords. This copy has the author's Advertisement and the final blank, the catchword on page 213 in Volume I, the correct numbering of page 159 in Volume II, and the catchword 'boy' on page 39 also in Volume II. Item #168517
Price: $3,500.00