The Miscellaneous Works (6 Vols.)
first edition Hardcover
1790 · Edinburgh
by Smollett, Tobias, M.D
Edinburgh: David Ramsay, 1790. Each volume with Rowlandson engraved frontispiece captioned "Engraved for Smollett's Miscellaneous Works". Covers with original tan calf covered boards. All volumes rebacked, fleurons and gilt, with red morocco titling and numbering labels all present. Vols. 1,2 and 3 with chips missing from head of spine. Evidence of past etymological damage on joint and hinge areas on 5 of the books. Marbled endpapers. Dampstaining on edges of some of the books. Decorative blindstamping and gilt dentelles on edges of boards. Some corners bumped. Some hinges starting.. First Edition. Full-Leather. Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Rowlandson. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Trade. (Inventory #: W11906)