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Fielding, Henry (1707-1754). The history of Tom Jones, a foundling. First English language edition printed in France.. Paris: François-Ambroise Didot; Noël-Jacques Pissot; Louis-François Barrois., 1780.

Price: US$500.00 + shipping

Condition: Good

Description: 4 volumes in 2: (363, 379, 326, 384pp. ) ; 12.5 x 19.7cm. 8vo. Contemporary roan with some rubbing. Very good. First edition in English was in 1749 and this is the first edition after the English reprint of 1750.Lowndes, II, p. 797; OCLC Number: 425962997.Reprint of 1750 edition (cf. Morrissey).Originally published in 1749 (cf. Dict. of National Biog., 1889 ed., vol. 18, p. 420); includes author's introductory dedication: To the Hon. George Lyttelton, in vol. 1, p. i-viii.Description:4 tomes en 2 volumes in-8, basane havane, dos à nerfs orné (reliure de l'époque).

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FIELDING, Henry.. The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling. Paris: Printed by Fr. Amb. Didot the eldest, and sold by J. N. Pissot, and Barrois Junior Booksellers. 1780., 1780.

Price: US$552.31 + shipping

Description: Four vols, 8vo, with half-titles; occasional staining and the odd marginal tear but withal a very good set; in contemporary speckled calf, spines gilt in compartments with gilt green morocco lettering- and numbering-pieces; lacking numbering pieces on vols I and II, end-caps a little chipped; armorial bookplates of Edward Pery Buckley and T.S. Hichens to all volumes.The first French edition in English of Fielding's masterpiece, only the second English edition to be printed abroad (after Dresden, 1774). Here the text benefits from critical attention by Didot, who collated Murphy's edition of Fielding's Works with the last separate English edition. Language: English

Seller: Bernard Quaritch Ltd ABA ILAB, London, United Kingdom