Joseph Addison; John Richard Green [ed.] — Essays of Joseph Addison

London, Macmillan and Co. Limited , 1903. Leather. A notable selection of essays from Joseph Addison, founder of 'The Spectator' magazine, in full signed calf binding by Zaehnsdorf. A selection of works from the highly regarded essayist, Joseph Addison, who founded The Spectator magazine with his close childhood friend, Richard Steele. Includes writings on the Tatler's Court, stateswomen, humours of the town and humours of fashion. From the publisher's 'Golden Treasury Series&apos. Chosen and edited by English historian, John Richard Green. Bound in signed full calf by Zaehnsdorf, with gilt detailing and dentelles.One of his essays 'Adventures of a Shilling' which is included here, is a brief, early example of an it-narrative or object narrative, a genre that would become more common later in the century. In full signed calf binding by Zaehnsdorf. Externally, smart, with light rubbing to the extremities and marks to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with the odd spot to the endpapers. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .