1765 Fugitive Pieces on Various Subjects 2 Volumes Set, Robert Dodsley

Description: This 2-volume set of "Fugitive Pieces" by various authors is a must-have for any collector of antique books. Published in 1765 by J. Dodsley in London, these leather/hardcover books are in English language and cover a range of topics. The books are perfect for anyone interested in sets and will make a great addition to any collection. The binding of these books is stiff but intact and the pages are clean without any tears or folds. The author has done a great job of collecting and organizing the information in a logical manner. Overall, this is a fantastic set of books that any antique book collector will love. 1765 Fugitive Pieces on Various Subjects 2 Volumes Set, Robert Dodsley Fugitive Pieces, on Various Subjects. By several Authors. I. Crito: or a Dialogue on Beauty. II. An Account of the Emperor of China's Gardens, near Pekin. III. Deformity. By William Hay, Esq. IV. Lucina sine Concubitu. Address to the Royal Society. V. A Modest Defence of Gaming. Vi. The Pretty Gentleman. VII. The Polite Philosopher. VIII. Plan of an Essay on Delicacy. [Volume I] I. A Vindication of Natural Society. II. History and Antiquities of the Ancient Villa of Wheatfield. III. Fragments of ancient Poetry, collected in the Highlands of Scotland. IV. An Account of Russia, in the Year 1710. V. A Journey into England. By Paul Hentzner, in the Year 1598. VI. A Project for raising an Hospital for decayed Authors. VII. A Parallel, in the Man [DODSLEY (Robert)], ed. Published by London: Printed for J. Dodsley., 1765 Size 4.7/8” x 7.1/8” 352 & 357 pages. Binding is stiff but intact, separation on cover multiple imperfections as seen in picture being 255+ years old. Bookplate of Sir Ashton Lever who was a businessman and collector; friend of Captain James Cook. His property included coal mines and Manchester real estate; had a great interest in ornithology. In the 1760s and 1770s, acquired an enormous collection of birds and other natural history. He also collected ethnographical material, owning the largest group of objects brought back by Cook's expeditions. Keep in mind the shipping price also covers handling fees, packaging materials & time, not just postage. See our eBay store for thousands of our other items. B12D

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