The Works of Henry Fielding, esq. Ed., with a Biographical Essay [Fine binding] (20 volume set)

Henry Fielding; Leslie Stephen

London, Smith, Elder & Co., 1882

[Fine binding by Henry T. Wood] 20 volume set (10 volumes bound in 20). Bound in 3/4 contemporary crimson morocco leather over marbled boards. Limited edition of 1250.  Light shelf wear. Top edges gilt.  Marbled end sheets. Clean, unmarked pages. Each volume has also special t.p. 

Contents: v. 1-2. Henry Fielding, by Leslie Stephen. The history of Tom Jones, a foundling. v. 3. Amelia.--v. 4. The history of ... Joseph Andrews ... and A journey from this world to the next, &c. v. 5. The history ... of Jonathan Wild ... and Articles in the Champion. v. 6. Essays and legal cases. v. 7. A voyage to Lisbon, Legal papers and poems. v. 8-10. Dramatic works.  

About the binder: "The bookbinding firm of Henry T. Wood of London was established in 1875 and although not as well known as Sangorski & Sutcliffe or Zaehnsdorf, they executed a number of spectacular bindings. In the twentieth century, Thomas Harrison and W. Topping were partners in the firm, and under their stewardship Wood of London apparently executed more progressive designs than other major firms from this time; Thomas Harrison (1877-1955) was a bookbinders' bookbinder. In 1939 the company merged with Sangorski & Sutcliffe." David Bass.  

This is an oversized or heavy book, which requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US.