The British Essayists complete 38 volumes (with index)
London: Rivington, 1823. Later printing. Hardcover. 12 mo (16 x 11 cm). Half-bound brown leather with with marbled covers. Spines have six compartments with gilt titles (some missing), dates and blind stamp decorations. Light shelf wear to edges, spines, corners and joints. Text blocks generally tight and unmarked. A later edition of Chalmers monumental work of 1803 with selections from important 18th century British publications: The Tatler, 4 vols.; The Spectator, 8 vols.; The Guardian, 3 vols.; The Rambler, 3 vols.; The Adventurer, 3 vols.; World, 3 vols.; The Connoisseur, 2 vols.; The Idler, 1 vol.; The Mirror, 2 vols.; The Lounger, 2 vols.; The Observer, 3 vols.; The Looker On, 3 vols. and Index, 1 vol. Includes USPS Media Mail to continental US. Very Good. Item #221
Price: $380.00