The world. In four volumes.

by Adam Fitz-Adam. A new edition by Edward Moore, ed

$350 · Offered by Rulon-Miller Books

Edinburgh: at the Apollo Press, by the Martins, 1776. 4 volumes, contemporary full tree calf gilt-decorated spines, red morocco labels; very good set, minimally rubbed. Originally issued in 210 weekly numbers 1753-56, The World, a popular, if short-lived weekly contained articles from many luminaries of the day, and has its special place in the history of Johnson's Dictionary as it includes Lord Chesterfield's two essays published in November and December,

• Binding: Leather

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