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(DANIEL DEFOE) The Life and Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe of York, Vols 1 & 2
UK, Unknown Publisher. 1810, First Edition. Quarter Cloth with dust jacket, 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. A very rare copy of the 1st editoin of this classic tale. It is subtitled: "Robinson Crusoe of York, Mariner, who lived eight-and-twenty years all alone on an uninhabited island near the mouth of the great River Oroonoque, With an account of his travels round three parts of the Globe. Written by Himself" Printed by S Hamilton of Weybridge, but no publisher stated. Both volumes signed by previous owner - Stephen St.Peter Langton - on title pages, dated February 7 1822, with family bookplate in front of volume 2. Both volumes have rought-cut tanned and edges, both in matching blue quarter cloth binding. All boards bumped and worn at extremities. Spines worn, with part of exterior binding missing from both volumes. Very Good/No Dust-Jacket.
Offered for GBP 125.00 = appr. US$ 204.50 by: Soldridge Books Ltd. - Book number: 2386
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