1766 Gulliver’s Travels 1st ed Jonathan Swift Irish FAMOUS Hawkesworth 12v RARE
“Vision is the art of seeing things invisible.”
― Jonathan Swift
Jonathan Swift was an Irish author most-known for his 18th-century masterpieces such as ‘Gulliver’s Travels’ and ‘A Tale of a Tub’. These works were published throughout the English-speaking world, including this Scottish set published in Edinburgh, edited by John Hawkesworth. This impressive 12-volume set includes Swift’s most famous works, including Gulliver’s Travels and Tale of a Tub, as well as his satirical and political essays, personal letters, and a biography of his life.
1766 Gulliver’s Travels 1st ed Jonathan Swift Irish FAMOUS Hawkesworth 12v RARE
“Vision is the art of seeing things invisible.”
― Jonathan Swift
Jonathan Swift was an Irish author most-known for his 18th-century masterpieces such as ‘Gulliver’s Travels’ and ‘A Tale of a Tub’. These works were published throughout the English-speaking world, including this Scottish set published in Edinburgh, edited by John Hawkesworth. This impressive 12-volume set includes Swift’s most famous works, including Gulliver’s Travels and Tale of a Tub, as well as his satirical and political essays, personal letters, and a biography of his life.
Item number: #23193
Price: $950
SWIFT, Jonathan
The works of Jonathan Swift
London: printed for W. Bowyer, C. Bathurst, etc…. 1766-68.
Details:
- Collation: Complete with all pages; 12 volumes
- Each volume individually paginated
- 18 engraved plates
- Provenance: Armorial Bookplate – Oldfeld Kelsall Chester
- Language: English
- Binding: Leather; tight and secure
- Size: ~8.5in X 5.5in (21.5cm x 14cm)
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23193
Category
Literature
Authors
SWIFT, Jonathan
Printing Date
18th Century
Language
English
Binding
Leather
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete