The History of Tom Jones, A Foundling To which is Prefixed The Life of the Author (2 Volumes)

FIRST THUS 2 Volumes 16mo., hardbacks in contemporary half calf with decorative gilt to spines and marbled boards. Volume I: xxxi, 524pp. plus 4pp. Publisher's List, with engraved frontispiece and vignette illustration to title page. Volume II:xv, 525pp., with engraved frontispiece and vignette illustration to title pages. Hand-drawn armorial crest and name to front pastedown of both volumes. Heavy foxing and a couple of closed tears to frontispiece [Vol I] and title pages. Occasional light foxing, heavier to prelims. Marbled boards rather scuffed and worn at edges. Light wear to spines. Overall a Good, Handsome Set.