SMOLLETT, Tobias | History and Adventures of an Atom, The Smollettís Satire on English Public AffairsSMOLLETT, Tobias. The History and Adventures of an Atom. In Two Volumes. London: Printed for Robinson and Roberts, 1769.First edition, second issue (with the title-pages correctly dated 1769), of Smollettís satire on English public affairs from 1754 to the time of publication. Two twelvemo volumes. viii, 227, [1, blank]; [4], 190, [2, blank] pp. Contemporary sheep, neatly rebacked, with original gilt spines and red morocco gilt lettering labels laid down. Edges decoratively tooled in gilt. Bookplate of Hazardís Circulating-Library, Cheap-Street, Bath, on front pastedown of each volume. An excellent copy.The first issue was incorrectly dated 1749. Rothschild, in describing the first issue, states that ìalthough it is generally accepted as by Smollett, there is no conclusive proof that he wrote [this work].îRothschild 1923. 1769 first edition Price: USD 1,000.00 other currencies   order no. 00051    inquire

(To order this book, press this button)

Read the ABAA Code of Ethics

offered by: David Brass Rare Books, Inc. 23901 Calabasas Rd., St. 2060 Calabasas, CA 91302 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA P: David Brass M: Stephen Gertz Tel. (818) 222-4103 Fax (818) 222-6173 E-mail:  Internet: www.davidbrassrarebooks.com We specialize in acquiring and offering only the finest examples of English, American and European Literature, Children's Books, Color-Plate Books, Illustrated Books, Early Printed Books, Private Press Books, Fine Bindings, Original Artwork, Manuscripts, High Spot Modern First Editions, Rare Books and High Spots. # Catalogues * As we do not maintain a retail storefront, we ask that you please contact us to make an appointment if you would like to visit our offices and showroom. We are available by telephone between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm PST, and via our web site and email. CONDITIONS OF SALE RETURN POLICY: We are pleased to extend a 48-hour approval period on all items that are purchased sight unseen. If you are not completely satisfied with the item simply contact us within 48 hours after receipt, and then return it in the same condition you received it for a full refund, less freight charges, or any related costs including credit card transactions, taxes, and duties levied, especially when returning from other countries. PRICING: All prices are in US dollars. For our overseas customers please email us for a conversion into your currency if needed. Shipping and Insurance will be charged at cost. Payment by MasterCard, Visa, or American Express credit card is acceptable. Checks require ten days to clear.    search our database...