smollett-tobias-i-the-expedition-of-humphrey-clinker-i-first-edition
Lot 46
Smollett, Tobias, The Expedition of Humphrey Clinker, First Edition
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
(London: Printed for W. Johnston, in Lugate Street; and B. Collins, in Salisbury, 1771), three volumes, 12mo, full calf with raised bands and gilt red title label on spine. First edition points present include: Misprint 1671 instead of 1771 on Volume I title page; Arabic "6" at the foot of Volume I, page vi; page 147 in Volume I numbered "473." Half titles are present for each volume.

Endpapers with 19th century owner's stamp; addition owner's stamp on top of each title page; 1911 gift inscription on front free endpaper in Volume I; minor chips to boards with a small tear to leather at the top edge of spine on Volume III; binding remains tight, minimal internal stains. Overall very good.

$150 - 600