Published By: John Murray
Publication Date: 1854
St Mary's Books are proud to present this 1854 edition of "The Works of Oliver Goldsmith", edited by Peter Cunningham and contained in four volumes. Handsomely bound in tan leather with intricate blind tooled and gold gilt decorations to their spines surrounding red and blue leather title bands, these hardback books also feature marbled edges and free endpapers. Inside, one finds i-xii & 468pp. (Vol. I), 487pp. (Vol. II), i-iv & 447pp. (Vol. III), and 450pp. (Vol. IV). Within the pages of these volumes, the reader is treated to various works from one of the most versatile and influential writers of the Georgian era, spanning genres and styles heis credited with introducing sentimentalism to English literature in that period. This set is in very good condition - though the spines have rubbed, there is some minor damage to the boards, "Robert Frederick Bayford" bookplates to the free endpapers, and some minor foxing throughout - these copies nevertheless remain well-preserved given their age and rarity. "The Works of Oliver Goldsmith" are looking for a new home and would make for the perfect gift for any literature lover.
Book Condition: Very Good
Author: Oliver Goldsmith
Binding: Hardback
Ref: 124082
Price £185.00
