The Works of Dr. Jonathan Swift, Dean of St. Patrick's, Dublin: Volume XI by Jonathan Swift - 1760

London: C. Bathurst, 1766. Here is an early edition of Swift containing some of his most delightful short pieces, including "The History of John Bull" and "The Art of Political Lying." Of interest to bibliophiles would be the three essays regarding the tribulations of "Mr. Edmund Curll, Bookseller." A Very Good (Plus) copy. Nice tree calf smooth binding; five raised bands on the spine; gilt decorations and titling on red and black labels. Clean text; xvi, 239 pages. Includes the Preface from 1739. The binding is typically rubbed, particularly on the spine (the black label is mostly gone). Aside from some browning to the endpapers, affecting the edges of the Title Page, the text of a good laid rag, is generally bright, supple, and easily readable today. Despite its problems, it presents very well.. First Thus. Full-Leather. Very Good (Plus)/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

London: C. Bathurst, 1766. This is Volume V only of an unknown set, containing several of Swift's most delightful essays: "Law is a Bottomless Pit: Or, The History of John Bull," "The Art of Political Lying," and "God's Revenge Against Punning." and others. A Very Good (Plus) copy with a full leather binding of smooth calf. Five raised bands on the spine; red compartment with gilt titling. Clean text; xvi, 240 pages. Extremely bright and clear; no foxing. Rubbed at the margins. A sound and attractive copy that can be enjoyed today. . Later Printing. Full-Leather. Very Good (Plus)/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

London: T.Osborne (and Ten Others), 1766. This is Volume IX only of an unknown edition of Swift's Works, this mainly consisting of his political essays. A Very Good (Plus) copy ina full leather binding, smooth calf. . Five bands on the spine with titling and ruling in gilt; red compartment. Clean text; vi, 350 pages. Text very bright and clear with no foxing. Mild bumping; the edges of the covers are decorated in gilt, but it is mainly rubbed off at the top. The spine is uncracked; unliked most 18th century works.. Later Printing. Full-Leather. Very Good (Plus)/No Jacket. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall.

London: W. Johnston, 1766. Here is an attractive volume of the good Dean's "Letters." An early edition, Volume XVII only from a set. Nice smooth tree calf binding; five raised bands on the spine; red and black labels, with titling and decorations in gilt. Clean text; x, 274 pages. Rubbed at the corners and the head and foot of the spine; the black label is mostly gone, with "XVI" peeking through a bit. The text is generally excellent - very bright, clear, easily readable today. There is some browning to the edges of the endpapers, also affecting the Title Page. Despite these flaws, it presents very well.. Later Printing. Full-Leather. Very Good (Plus)/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

London: W. Johnston, 1766. This is a Very Good (Plus) copy of an early edition of Swift's works. Volume XVI only of a larger set. This volume contains miscellaneous writings, such as "Of Public Absurdities," "Hints on Good Manners," and "A Prayer for Stella." Full leather binding of smooth calf; five raised bands ruled in gilt; red compartment on the spine, ruled and titled in gilt as "Swift's works; the edges of the boards are decorated with gilt as well. Clean text; v, 296 pages. Bumped, but not cracked as most 18th-century books seem to be; nice presentation. Later Printing. Full-Leather. Very Good (Plus)/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

London: W. Bowyer, L. Davis & C. Reymers, and J. Dodsley, 1766. Jonathan Swift (1667-1745), the greatest of satirists, in his capacity as a clergyman also wrote great sermons. This is Volume XIII only of a set that Quercus believes to be that edited by John Hawksworth, although no credit appears on the Title Page. Here collected are ten of the dozen surviving Sermons, including "On False Witness," "On Sleeping in Church," and "The Causes of the Wretched Conditions in Ireland." Desirable for its content, this volume can easily stand alone. A Very Good Plus copy, particularly nice internally, the laid paper still supple and clear, quite readable. 286 pages, with some staining to the endpapers. Polished calf binding, with raised bands, rubbed a bit, and with a tiny loss at head and foot of the spine. The gilt "13" is still apparent. Minor cracking that is holding nicely. Rare both institutionally and in the Trade, a sweet book. Size: 12mo - over 6¾"… Read More

London: C. Bathurst, J. Rivington, et. al. 1766-1769. (Hardcover set) Poor. Includes copper plates (9 illustrations, 5 maps, and 4pp musical notation). All volumes are worn and chipped on the spine and corners and have cracked hinges. 12 boards are partially or completely detached, 5 or 6 endpapers are detached, some worm-holing in Vol. 14, and there is an engraved bookplate on the front inner board of each volume. Includes Vols. I-XII. The Works of Dr. Jonathan Swift, Dean of St. Patrick's, Dublin. Accurately Revised, in Twelve Volumes. Adorned with Copper-Plates; With Some Account of the Author's Life, and Notes Historical and Explanatory. By John Hawkesworth. London, C. Bathurst, J. Rivington, et. al., 1766., XIII-XVIII. The Six Last Volumes of the Works of Dr. Swift: being Vol. XIII, XIV, XV, XVI, XVII, XVIII. With An Index to the whole. London, W. Bowyer, et. al., 1766, XIX-XXI. Letters; Written by Jonathan Swift, D.D. Dean of St. Patrick's, Dublin, and Several of his Friends. In… Read More