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Title: The Miscellaneous Works of Oliver Goldsmith: Including a Variety of Pieces Now First CollectedEditor: James Prior
Publisher: Claxton, Remsen, & Haffelfinger, Philadelphia
Date: 1875Format: Complete Matching 4-Volume Set (Volumes I, II, III, and IV)
Up for sale is an exceptionally well-preserved, premium library set of The Miscellaneous Works of Oliver Goldsmith, compiled by his renowned 19th-century biographer, James Prior. Published in Philadelphia in 1875, this complete 4-volume set represents a beautiful example of deluxe Victorian publisher\'s fine binding.🌟 Condition & Binding Highlights:
Exterior: Bound in striking dark green/black leather over boards with intricate gilt gold tooling, ornate borders, and classic raised spine bands.
The gilt on the spines remains bright and beautiful on a shelf.
Edges: Features beautiful, mirror-finish gold gilded top edges to protect the text blocks from dust. The side and bottom page edges are left deckled/unfinished as issued for premium editions of this era.
Structural Integrity: In remarkably solid antique condition. Spines are strong and fully intact; the joints and inner hinges are tight, firm, and show none of the typical cracking or splitting common for leather sets of this weight.
Interior: Clean, bright, and square text blocks. Notably, all 4 volumes retain their original protective tissue guards seamlessly separating the engraved frontispiece illustrations from the title pages—a rare find, as these fragile sheets are usually lost or torn out over time. No major foxing, ink stains, or severe discoloration.An elite addition to any library or collection of classic English literature. Ready to display or gift.
