![The Spectator, edited by Joseph Addison and Richard Steele. London: by H. Baldwin for Longman, Dodsley, Law [and others], [vols V-VIII: by T. Bensley], 1797. 8 vols, comprising nos. 1-635 (March 1, 1710-11 - Dec. 20, 1714). 8°, (253 x 156mm). Engraved title vignettes. (Titles rather spotted, else occasional mainly light spotting). Contemporary red straight-grained morocco, gilt floral border on sides, spines lavishly decorated in gilt with contrasting morocco lettering-pieces, gilt edges (extremities lightly rubbed, a few minor stains or scuff marks on sides).](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2011/CSK/2011_CSK_06332_0091_000(the_spectator_edited_by_joseph_addison_and_richard_steele_london_by_h123017).jpg?w=1)
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The Spectator, edited by Joseph Addison and Richard Steele. London: by H. Baldwin for Longman, Dodsley, Law [and others], [vols V-VIII: by T. Bensley], 1797. 8 vols, comprising nos. 1-635 (March 1, 1710-11 - Dec. 20, 1714). 8°, (253 x 156mm). Engraved title vignettes. (Titles rather spotted, else occasional mainly light spotting). Contemporary red straight-grained morocco, gilt floral border on sides, spines lavishly decorated in gilt with contrasting morocco lettering-pieces, gilt edges (extremities lightly rubbed, a few minor stains or scuff marks on sides).
[With:] The Tatler (London, 1797, 4 vols, 8°, comprising nos. 1-271 [April 12, 1709 - Jan 2, 1710-11], vignette in each vol., spotted). [And:] The Guardian (London, 1797, 2 vols, 8°, comprising nos. 1-176 [March 12, 1713 - October 1, 1713], vignette in each vol., spotted), uniformly bound with the above. AN ATTRACTIVE MOROCCO-BOUND SET with wide margins. (14)
[With:] The Tatler (London, 1797, 4 vols, 8°, comprising nos. 1-271 [April 12, 1709 - Jan 2, 1710-11], vignette in each vol., spotted). [And:] The Guardian (London, 1797, 2 vols, 8°, comprising nos. 1-176 [March 12, 1713 - October 1, 1713], vignette in each vol., spotted), uniformly bound with the above. AN ATTRACTIVE MOROCCO-BOUND SET with wide margins. (14)