By Tobias Smollett
London   W. Clarke; et al
8.5" by 5" [3], 4-492pp
A complete edition of Tobias Smollett's popular and famous novel 'Peregrine Pickle', illustrated with twelve plates.
By Tobias Smollett

1810 The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle: in Which are Included, Memoirs of a Lady of Quality

London   W. Clarke; et al
8.5" by 5" [3], 4-492pp
A complete edition of Tobias Smollett's popular and famous novel 'Peregrine Pickle', illustrated with twelve plates.
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Illustrated, Leather Binding

Complete as four volumes in one. An early edition of Tobias Smollett's popular novel 'The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle'. 'The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle' is a picaresque novel about the eponymous egotistical character, who experiences many instances of luck and misfortunes in the height of European eighteenth century society. Illustrated with twelve plates. Collated, complete. Written by the Scottish poet and novelist Tobias Smollett. He his best known for his novels 'Roderick Random' and 'Humphry Clinker'. Smollett considered his 'History of England'' to be his greatest works, as this was the work for which he received real financial success. During the time he was writing his 'History' he served a brief prison sentence for libel. Prior owner's ink annotation to the recto to the front endpaper.

Condition

In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart. Light rubbing to the boards and spine. Loss to the spine label. A little bumping to the extremities. Front hinge is starting but firm. Prior owner's ink annotation to the recto to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with the odd spot, mostly to the plates.

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