The History of the Adventures of Joseph Andrews
London: A. Millar, 1742. 1st Edition. Hardcover. "The History of the Adventures of Joseph Andrews" by Henry Fielding. First edition. Published by A. Millar, London, 1742. Bound in twentieth century sprinkled calf, all edges gilt. Five raised bands to the spine, with gilt lettering and floral motifs. Two volumes, measuring approximately 6.25" x 4". Two leaves of publisher's advertisements at end of Vol. I. (First 6 leaves in Vol. II inserted on stubs, lacking 2 advertisement leaves in Vol. II, some minor soiling to a few leaves.) Very good condition, with wear to the leather at the corners and spine. Provenance: John Louis Ketterlinus (1852-1932), proprietor of Ketterlinus Printing House (later Ketterlinus Lithographic Manufacturing Company) in Philadelphia (lithographed bookplate). FIRST EDITION in which Fielding continues his critique of Richardson's Pamela in what some describe as the first comedic novel in English, which Fielding describes in the introduction as a "comic Epic-Poem in Prose." Cross III, p. 305; Rothschild 844. Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books. Inventory # (L4-4). Very Good. Item #004292
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