1747, THE SPECTATOR, COMPLETE 8 VOLUME SET, BOUND IN LEATHER, ADDISON & STEELE

Description: [Addison, Joseph; Steele, Richard] The Spectator Complete in Eight Volumes London: J. and R. Tonsson and S. Draper 1747 Eight octavos, 498p; 422p; 500p; 456p; 454p; 471p; 509p; 429 pages plus indexes, bound in full leather that has been professionally rebacked. Spines with ornate gilt decoration and lettering. Boards ruled in gilt. New endpapers. Each volume with engraved title page. Some rubbing and wear, foxing and discoloration, volume one has the front board detached and the rear hinge cracked, volume two has the front board detached, volume three has the front board detached, a few scuffs to spines, else in good + condition. The Spectator was a daily publication founded by Joseph Addison and Richard Steele in 1711 in England. The periodical is known for its essays, which offered commentary on a variety of topics including society, politics, and literature, aiming to promote moral improvement and intellectual discussion. Addison and Steele, both influential writers of the early 18th century, created The Spectator to appeal to the emerging middle class and to encourage more sophisticated conversation in everyday life. The essays often took the form of fictional stories or satirical commentary, and the publication became widely popular for its accessible prose and insightful observations. Addison's style was known for its elegance and wit, while Steele brought a more casual and engaging tone. Together, they helped shape the development of English periodical writing and greatly influenced public discourse during the Enlightenment. If you have any questions, feel free to ask, and don't forget to check out my other listings.

Price: 750.75 USD

Location: West Chester, Pennsylvania

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