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The History of Tom Jones

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The Second Edition of Tom Jones, a Foundling, in six volumes, published in 1749 for A. Millar of London. 

Twelvemo, lxiii, [1], 214pp; [2], 324pp; [2], 370pp; [2], 312pp; [2], 294pp; [2], 304pp. Errata leaf replaced in Volume I with an expanded contents page on lxiii. Catchword “who” on page 21 of Volume I. Bound in full period brown calf, title in gilt over red and green morocco labels on spine. Bookplate of “Robert Snow” covering bookplate of “John Holmes” on front endpaper of each volume. Inscription of “John Holmes, Trinity College, 1749” on front free endpaper of each volume. Sound bindings, even toning to leaves throughout. Original spine of Volume III laid down over new calf, hinges reinforced.

(ESTC T89901) (Cross, Vol. III, 316)

The second edition was started before the completion of the first, with common typographical mistakes corrected.

 

Additional information

Location Published

London

Publisher

Printed for A. Millar

Edition

Second Edition

Date Published

1749

Binding

Full leather

Condition

Very Good

Author

Fielding | Henry

Author Display

Henry Fielding