Select Works of Tobias Smollett, Two Volumes in One. With a Memoir of the Life and Writings of the Author by Sir Walter Scott
Stringer & Townsend, 1852. Item #81691
Handsomely rebound. Good condition. Some foxing and general wear.
This is a collected edition of selected writings by Tobias Smollett (1721–1771), an influential Scottish novelist, historian, and satirist known for works like The Adventures of Roderick Random and The Expedition of Humphry Clinker. This edition includes a biographical memoir by Sir Walter Scott, the famed Scottish author and poet, offering insights into Smollett’s life and literary contributions.
The edition is illustrated by George Cruikshank, one of the most prominent British illustrators of the 19th century, known for his work with Charles Dickens and other major authors of the time.
Notable Features:
• 19th-century American edition (1852)
• Includes biographical essay by Sir Walter Scott
• Contains illustrations by George Cruikshank
Compiles several of Smollett’s notable writings.
Price: $150.00