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FIELDING, Henry (1707-1754). The History of Tom Jones, A Foundling. London: A. Millar, 1749.

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FIELDING, Henry (1707-1754). The History of Tom Jones, A Foundling. London: A. Millar, 1749.

6 volumes, 12o (162 x 100 mm). Contemporary calf (rebacked, a few repairs at corners); brown cloth slipcase. Provenance: Arthur Wilmer Lissauer (bookplate).

FIRST EDITION of Fielding's acknowledged masterpiece. Leaves B9-10 (vol. I); B4-5 and N12 (vol. II); H8-10, M3 and Q11 (vol. III); N8 (Vol. V) are cancels. Cross II, p.120; Grolier English 48; Rothschild 850.

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