The Guardian (2 volume set)

Richard Steele, Sir; Joseph Addison

Printed by J. Nichols ; For Messrs. Rivington, Longman, White, Law [and 12 others in London], 1789

2 volume set. Contemporary boards rebacked on handsomely tooled 19th century (?) spine. Some rubbing to cover extremities. Hardcover. Volume 2 text block split. Clean, unmarked pages. A London newspaper published from 12 March to 1 October 1713 primarily by Steele and Addison (who also collaborated on the Spectator). Founded by the pair after the Tatler was closed down due to Tory attack.  ESTCT97933