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Fielding, Henry (1707-1754) - The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling. First English Language Edition Printed in France

Title: The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling. First English Language Edition Printed in France
Description: Paris: François-Ambroise Didot; Noël-Jacques Pissot; Louis-François Barrois, 1780. 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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Price: US$ 500.00 Seller: Wittenborn Art Books
- Book number: 51-4681

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