The spectator 8 volumes 1749 an eight volume set of the spectator by addison, joseph, richard steele and others, published in 1749 and printed by j. The spectator in 4 volumes by joseph addison richard steele abebooks. The spectator by addison joseph steele richard et al. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Aug 25, 2014 book title the spectator volume the third published j and r tonson the strand london 1744 miscellaneous works of the answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Miss coleridge will doubtless be remembered principally as a novelist, as the author, in particular, of that striking book, the king with two faces. Volume the eight and last by the spectator and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The magazine was published for only two years, from april 1709 to january 1711. The books are hardback, bound in brown leather with gilt detailing. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Each paper, or number, was approximately 2,500 words long, and the original run consisted of 555 numbers, beginning on 1 march 1711. Original black blindstamped cloth, gilt printed spine. Spectator volume the eight was published in london, printed for j. The magazine, appearing two or three times a week, was published for only two years, from april 1709 to january 1711. Appears in 122 books from 17172008 page 55 and feel thy sovran vital lamp. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc.
The spectator was a daily publication founded by joseph addison and richard steele in england, lasting from 1711 to 1712. The spectator volume 4 and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Leather binding poor, spine worn, front and back covers dettached. Jan 29, 2015 the magazine was published for only two years, from april 1709 to january 1711. The spectator, volumes 1, 2 and 3 by joseph addison and. The good, the bad and the ugly in books, exhibitions, cinema, tv, dance, music, podcasts and theatre. The spectator is a weekly british magazine on politics, culture, and current affairs. On 1 march 1711,the spectator was published, and it continued until 6 december 1712. Still bound in the original bindings from 1797, which is remarkable. Contents generally very clean, however foxing in volumes 37 of the spectator. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Page 144 some of them were covered with such extravagant epitaphs, that if it were possible for the dead person to be acquainted with them, he would blush at the praises which his friends have.
The spectator, volumes 1, 2 and 3 by joseph addison and sir richard steele free ebook project gutenberg. The following sections of this bookrags literature study guide is offprint from gales for students series. Edgeworn pages, with some wear and marking to boards. The spectator, volume 1 eighteenthcentury periodical essays book. Internally very good to near fine, some head chips, joint splits and worn corners.
The original tatler was published for only two years, from 12 april 1709 to 2 january 1711. The spectator in 4 volumes by joseph addison richard steele. New york eighteenthcentury american newspapers in the. A few copies on large paper were sold at one guinea a volume. These are the original leather bindings from the 1700s. Introduction, author biography, plot summary, characters, themes, style, historical context, critical overview, criticism and critical essays. The tatler 4 volume set cambridge library collection. I have the actual 1824 the spectator, by addison, steele, parnell, hughes, parker, tickell, budgell, grove, byrom, henley, and others. Spectre is the name given to several fictional antihero characters who have appeared in numerous comic books published by dc comics. The paper was revived without the involvement of steele in 1714, appearing thrice weekly for six months, and these papers when collected formed the eighth volume. Presenting analysis, context, and criticism on commonly studied works.
The spectator, volume 1 of 3 plus translations and index, comprising previously unpublished eighteenthcentury essays, poetry, letters and opinions, originally edited by addison and steele, now available in html form, as a free download from project gutenberg. The spectator by addison joseph steele richard et al abebooks. Editions for the spectator, volume 1 eighteenthcentury periodical essays. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Appealing to the growing numbers of middle class traders and shop keepers in london, addison estimated that the spectator.
I collect older and antique religious books and this is my. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. This fourvolume edition was issued in 1797 by a consortium of publishers, including john nichols. Newspaper directory to find information about american newspapers. The spectator 1711 the spectator was a daily publication founded by joseph addison and richard steele in england, lasting from 1711 to 1712. The labels are all intact, and the set is presentable. With sketches of the lives of the authors, an index, and explanatory notes. Joseph addison and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. See also the what is the directory structure for the texts. Continued by the spectator, starting with the issue of oct.
The bibliographical history of the spectator the british library. Scarce and decorative antiquarian books and first editions. Front and back boards are just cleanly separated, edges and ends are worn and chipped, previous owners name in quill pen ink on the second free endpaper with 1846 date. Introduction, author biography, plot summary, characters, themes, style, historical context, critical overview, criticism. We offer a full money back guarantee and post out the next working day. Each volume is 8vo 22cm by 14cm, has about 450 pages including an engraved title page, and is bound in contemporary full brown calf. Iii and iv 3 and 4 of 12 volumes, 2 volumes per book full calf leather by addison, joseph. Printed for the author, 17941797 page images at hathitrust. We sell both scarce and decorative antiquarian books and first editions on all subjects. Scarce and decorative antiquarian books and first editions on all.
The spectator with sketches of the lives of the authors and explanatory notes in eight volumes volume iii only by addison, joseph and richard steele. These writings were collected and published in book form in seven volumes, with the 8th volume collected in 1715. A late 18thcentury edition of the spectator, one of the first british periodicals, originally published daily in 1711 and 1712. Works of joseph conrad 17 volume complete set 19962005. If the book is a multi volume set then this is only a single volume. The spectator antique book volume 4 number 173 j crissy. Search americas historic newspaper pages from 17891963 or use the u. I have volume 6 and it is the original book not a reprint. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Heritage book shop specializes in finding rare books and first editions. Two months after the final edition, steele and joseph addison, another major contributor to tatler, cofounded the spectator. February 27, 1965 issue with feature issue on winston churchills funeral, front cover depicts funeral procession departing from st.
Editions of the spectator, volume 1 eighteenthcentury. This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital. Illustrated with engraved title page vignettes, all still present and intact. A collected edition was published in 171011, with the title the lucubrations of isaac bickerstaff, esq. The spectator sought to enliven morality with wit, and to temper wit with morality as discussed in its number 10, providing readers with topics for wellreasoned and polite discussion, in keeping with the values of enlightenment philosophies of their time family, marriage, and courtesy.
Early edition in book form of gossipy newspaper published in folio three times weekly between 1709 and 1711, the material largely gathered from londons coffee houses. With over 45 years of experience we look forward to helping you build your library. This fourvolume edition was issued in 1797 by a consortium of publishers. Tatler volume 4 english literature 17001830 cambridge. The content of this print on demand book has not been changed. The spectator, volume 3 of 3, plus translations and index, comprising previously unpublished eighteenthcentury essays, poetry, letters and opinions, originally edited by addison and steele, now available in html form, as a free download from project gutenberg. This four volume edition was issued in 1797 by a consortium of publishers, including john nichols. The second book has may 1811october 1811 and then index to volume the first followed by memoirs of. Complete in 8 hardback volumes, all dated 1797 on the title page. Kindle edition published in 2012, kindle edition published in 2005, 046000. Cambridge library collection gives todays readers access to books that until.
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Addison, joseph, notes upon the twelve books of paradise lost. The book is also a lucid and approachable guide to the poetry. The tatler 4 volume set by richard steele, joseph addison. Nor will it be less welcome, on its own account, to all lovers of poetry.
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It is owned by david and frederick barclay, who also own the daily telegraph newspaper, via press holdings. One hundred books famous in english literature, places the spectator as no. Apr 02, 2020 spine gilt decorated, with maroon title label in second compartment, volume label in 4 compartment. The spectator, volume 1 eighteenthcentury periodical essays. This year of marvels from june 1797 to september 1798 would end with. With sketches of the lives of the authors, an index, and explanatory notes, the spectator. Includes 4 business days handling time after receipt of cleared payment. Book title the spectator volume the third published j and r. Bindings tight, with the exception of volume 1 of the spectator, front board cracked but intact.
Let us say in passing how refreshing it is to find that an old and respected firm of publishers no longer thinks it indecent to put forth a book which has the sensuous attractions of beauti ful type and paper. Editions for the spectator, volume 2 kindle edition published in 2004, 1406790028 paperback published in 2007, hardcover published in 1945, hard. Scarce and decorative antiquarian books and first editions on. Addison, joseph, and richard steele, the spectator, the. Each volume has engraved frontispiece and engraved title pages. The spectator by addison, joseph, steele, richard, et al and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In very good condition overall, especially for their over two hundred years of age and for still retaining the original leather bindings and spines.