Henry Fielding (1707-1754) has been credited with co-founding the first police force in London. His "Tom Jones" was first published in 1749. This deluxe Franklin Library reprint edition is illustrated by Thomas Rowlandson and presents the entire text in one hefty volume. --- In full green faux leather with gilt decorations on covers & spine, raised spine bands and titling gilt-stamped on spine. All edges gilt, and with patterned paper endpapers. Lacks a dust jacket (as issued). --- A bright, tightly-bound, newish copy lacking apparent damages. (NOTE: Due to the weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested for any shipment other than by USPS Media Mail in the US.) ; Tall Octavo - 9 to 10 in. tall ; (22), 736, (2) pages
Title: The History of Tom Jones, A Foundling
Location Published: Franklin Center, Pennsylvania U. S. A., The Franklin Library: 1980
Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Fine with no dust jacket
Categories: >>Classic Fiction, Literature, >>Illustrated Classics
Stock No.: 87247
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