Joseph ADDISON

New edition. The journal first appeared in volume form in 1712. Title pages in red and black. Statement of fifth edition.
Heraldic wheat sheaf device of Maynon de Farcheville in gilt compartments on spine, and bookplate of the same on pastedowns, with three wheat sheaves. Vincent Michel Maynon, president of the fourth chamber of inquiries at the Parliament of Paris, lord of Farcheville.
Contemporary full brown sheep, speckled and glazed. Spine with five raised bands, red morocco title labels, brown morocco volume labels, gilt compartments and floral ornaments. All edges speckled red. Headcap of volume I partly lacking, that of volume III at head partly worn. Lacks to head of volumes V and VI. Volume I, lack to upper joint at head. 5 corners slightly bumped. Very fresh paper. Rather handsome copy.
The Spectator was one of the first English periodicals to appear daily from 1711 to 1712. Intended for the Middle Class, Addison thought that despite its print run of 4,000 copies daily, it was read by approximately 60,000 Londoners. The Spectator was very popular and reprinted many times during the eighteenth century. It cast an ironic eye on English society and durably influenced the press through its innovation. Each issue ran around 2,000 words, with Addison and Steele sharing editorial duties. The Spectator in its current form is today a well-known English newspaper.

New edition adorned with seven frontispieces by Scotin the elder. The journal first appeared in volume form in 1712.

Contemporary full speckled brown sheep binding. Spine with five raised bands, red morocco title and volume labels, gilt compartments and floral fleurons. All edges red. Head caps of volumes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8 and foot caps of volumes 2, 3, 4 and 9 abraded (some damaged). Corners slightly bumped. Four joints cracked. Pale marginal dampstains to the second volume.