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2162 - SWIFT (Jonathan). The Works of Dr. Jonathan Swift... London,…
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Estimate CHF 600 - CHF 800
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SWIFT (Jonathan). The Works of Dr. Jonathan Swift... London, W. Bowyer, C. Bathurst, W. Owen, [and alii.], 1766-1767. 24 vol. in-8° bound in full blond calf, spines decorated with gilt, gilt fillet framing the covers, gilt roulette on the edges (Binding of the period). Title pages in red and black. Large collective edition complete with volumes of letters. Good condition despite some wear. Armorial bookplate Thomas N. Parker Good condition Binding : Some headpieces partially or completely missing, depending on the book Several jaws of various vol. partly cracked Spine leather a little cracked and unstained Some corners slightly dented, others a little dulled Inside pages : Scattered freckles of varying density depending on the quire and volume. Ff. a little oxidised, some slightly browned Some illustrations slightly faded in several volumes. Vol.3: p.180 small tear of approx. 2 cm with very partial damage to text Collation: Vol.1: [2] ff, XV, [1] p., 75 pp, XVII, [1] p., 190 pp. 7 engravings h-txt. 1 frontispiece Vol.2 : [2] ff., XVI, 292 pp. 6 h.-txt. figures. Vol.3: [2] ff. 284 pp. Vol.4: [2] pp. 236 pp. Vol.5: XVI, 240 pp. Vol.6: [4] ff. 256 pp.
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Auction time 06/10/2026 at 10:00 AM
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