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2 Volumes. Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe.

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2 Volumes. Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe. Bound by Morrell in full marbled calf. The covers and raised band spines display gilt-tooling with brown morocco labels. All the edges are gilt with gilt-tooled dentelles. Includes a Life of the Author by George Chalmers and 2 engraved title pages, one engraved author portrait, and 14 full-page engraved plates designed by Stothard and engraved by Meland. London: John Stockdale, 1790.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Width: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1790
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU856139311362

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