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FIRST EDITION OF GULLIVER'S TRAVELS, TEERINK 'AA.' SWIFT, JONATHAN. 1667-1745. Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World ... by Lemuel Gulliver. London: Benj. Motte, 1726. 4 parts, in 2 volumes. 8vo (190 x 120 mm). Engraved portrait frontispiece (Teerink's 2nd state), 6 engraved plates (5 maps, and one table). Contemporary calf, rebacked, parts of original spine incorporated, new black morocco lettering pieces. FIRST EDITION OF SWIFT'S CLASSIC, TEERINK'S 'AA' EDITION—one of the most important works in all of English literature. 'Of all the works of eighteenth-century English literature, it is probably Gulliver's Travels that is the best-known and most widely read today' (ODNB). Swift was one of the greatest satirists of his time, hiding behind his various noms de plume, he poked fun at the social and political issues of the day, 'the Prince of pamphleteers and satirists' (PMM). 'Gulliver's Travels has given Swift an immortality beyond temporary fame ... has achieved the final apotheosis of a satirical fable' (PMM 185). ESTC T139451; Rothschild 2104; Teerink 290 'AA' edition. Saleroom notices: This is a mixed set, conforming to Teerink B, but with the general title in volume 2 conforming to Teerink AA. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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This is a mixed set, conforming to Teerink B, but with the general title in volume 2 conforming to Teerink AA.
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FIRST EDITION OF GULLIVER'S TRAVELS, TEERINK 'AA.' SWIFT, JONATHAN. 1667-1745. Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World ... by Lemuel Gulliver. London: Benj. Motte, 1726. 4 parts, in 2 volumes. 8vo (190 x 120 mm). Engraved portrait frontispiece (Teerink's 2nd state), 6 engraved plates (5 maps, and one table). Contemporary calf, rebacked, parts of original spine incorporated, new black morocco lettering pieces. FIRST EDITION OF SWIFT'S CLASSIC, TEERINK'S 'AA' EDITION—one of the most important works in all of English literature. 'Of all the works of eighteenth-century English literature, it is probably Gulliver's Travels that is the best-known and most widely read today' (ODNB). Swift was one of the greatest satirists of his time, hiding behind his various noms de plume, he poked fun at the social and political issues of the day, 'the Prince of pamphleteers and satirists' (PMM). 'Gulliver's Travels has given Swift an immortality beyond temporary fame ... has achieved the final apotheosis of a satirical fable' (PMM 185). ESTC T139451; Rothschild 2104; Teerink 290 'AA' edition. Saleroom notices: This is a mixed set, conforming to Teerink B, but with the general title in volume 2 conforming to Teerink AA. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
Saleroom Notice:
This is a mixed set, conforming to Teerink B, but with the general title in volume 2 conforming to Teerink AA.
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