A few copies on large paper were sold at one guinea a volume. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. 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. Includes 4 business days handling time after receipt of cleared payment. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Cambridge library collection gives todays readers access to books that until. It is owned by david and frederick barclay, who also own the daily telegraph newspaper, via press holdings. The content of this print on demand book has not been changed. The spectator volume 4 and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle.
Each paper, or number, was approximately 2,500 words long, and the original run consisted of 555 numbers, beginning on 1 march 1711. Editions for the spectator, volume 1 eighteenthcentury periodical essays. These are the original leather bindings from the 1700s. Apr 02, 2020 spine gilt decorated, with maroon title label in second compartment, volume label in 4 compartment. I cant find out any information on this book and if it is worth any monitary value. Scarce and decorative antiquarian books and first editions on. Iii and iv 3 and 4 of 12 volumes, 2 volumes per book full calf leather by addison, joseph. The spectator, volume 1 eighteenthcentury periodical essays. The books are hardback, bound in brown leather with gilt detailing. The magazine, appearing two or three times a week, was published for only two years, from april 1709 to january 1711. If the book is a multi volume set then this is only a single volume.
I have volume 6 and it is the original book not a reprint. This fourvolume edition was issued in 1797 by a consortium of publishers. 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. Bindings tight, with the exception of volume 1 of the spectator, front board cracked but intact. The spectator volume 4 this is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. Bibliographical notes on one hundred books famous in english literature. 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. Two months after the final edition, steele and joseph addison, another major contributor to tatler, cofounded the spectator. A prettier volume it would be hard to discover among the floods which pour daily out and in. The book is also a lucid and approachable guide to the poetry. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone.
Appears in 122 books from 17172008 page 55 and feel thy sovran vital lamp. This year of marvels from june 1797 to september 1798 would end with. Original black blindstamped cloth, gilt printed spine. Complete in 8 hardback volumes, all dated 1797 on the title page. This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital. Search americas historic newspaper pages from 17891963 or use the u. Volume the eight and last by the spectator 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. 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. Addison, joseph, notes upon the twelve books of paradise lost.
Miss coleridge will doubtless be remembered principally as a novelist, as the author, in particular, of that striking book, the king with two faces. A collected edition was published in 171011, with the title the lucubrations of isaac bickerstaff, esq. The spectator, volumes 1, 2 and 3 by joseph addison and. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Scarce and decorative antiquarian books and first editions. With sketches of the lives of the authors, an index, and explanatory notes. Daily political analysis from the spectator s top team of writers. Book title the spectator volume the third published j and r. The spectator, volumes 1, 2 and 3 by joseph addison and sir richard steele free ebook project gutenberg. These writings were collected and published in book form in seven volumes, with the 8th volume collected in 1715. Addison, joseph, and richard steele, the spectator, the.
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I have the actual 1824 the spectator, by addison, steele, parnell, hughes, parker, tickell, budgell, grove, byrom, henley, and others. Newspaper directory to find information about american newspapers. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The spectator is a weekly british magazine on politics, culture, and current affairs. Continued by the spectator, starting with the issue of oct. John adams october 30, 1735 july 4, 1826 was an american statesman, attorney, diplomat, writer, and founding father who served as the second president of the united states, from 1797 to 1801. Hidesert spectator july noyear stated volume 4, no. See also the what is the directory structure for the texts. This fourvolume edition was issued in 1797 by a consortium of publishers, including john nichols. The following sections of this bookrags literature study guide is offprint from gales for students series. Still bound in the original bindings from 1797, which is remarkable. I collect older and antique religious books and this is my.
Appealing to the growing numbers of middle class traders and shop keepers in london, addison estimated that the spectator. Jan 29, 2015 the magazine was published for only two years, from april 1709 to january 1711. The spectator 1711 the spectator was a daily publication founded by joseph addison and richard steele in england, lasting from 1711 to 1712. With over 45 years of experience we look forward to helping you build your library. The spectator in 4 volumes by joseph addison richard steele abebooks.
The labels are all intact, and the set is presentable. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. We offer a full money back guarantee and post out the next working day. Kindle edition published in 2012, kindle edition published in 2005, 046000.
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The spectator antique book volume 4 number 173 j crissy. On 1 march 1711,the spectator was published, and it continued until 6 december 1712. This four volume edition was issued in 1797 by a consortium of publishers, including john nichols. 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. The spectator was a daily publication founded by joseph addison and richard steele in england, lasting from 1711 to 1712. Editions of the spectator, volume 1 eighteenthcentury. Contents generally very clean, however foxing in volumes 37 of the spectator. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. The spectator by addison, joseph, steele, richard, et al 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.
Nor will it be less welcome, on its own account, to all lovers of poetry. Spectator volume the eight was published in london, printed for j. The spectator, volumes 1, 2 and 3 ebook the spectator, volumes 1, 2 and 3 by joseph addison. 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. New york eighteenthcentury american newspapers in the. 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. 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. The spectator in 4 volumes by joseph addison richard steele. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The spectator by addison joseph steele richard et al. A late 18thcentury edition of the spectator, one of the first british periodicals, originally published daily in 1711 and 1712. The spectator, with sketches of the lives of the authors, an index, and explanatory notes, vols. Editions for the spectator, volume 2 kindle edition published in 2004, 1406790028 paperback published in 2007, hardcover published in 1945, hard. One hundred books famous in english literature, places the spectator as no.
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. Introduction, author biography, plot summary, characters, themes, style, historical context, critical overview, criticism and critical essays. Each volume has engraved frontispiece and engraved title pages. 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. Steele, sir richard, et al and a great selection of related books.