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First edition, third printing from 1726 of ''Gulliver's Travels'' by Jonathan Swift, whose authorship of the novel was initially anonymous for fear of prosecution from the anti-Whig forces he satirizes. Fully titled ''Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World. In Four Parts. By Lemuel Gulliver, First a Surgeon, and then a Captain of Several Ships''. London: Benjamin Motte, 1726-1727. A complete set in original four volumes including the ''methodized'' fourth volume featuring engraved frontispiece. With frontispiece portrait of ''Captain Lemuel Gulliver'' in Vol. I indicating the second state of Teerink's B classification, five engraved maps, one engraved plate, and woodcut initials throughout. Volumes are beautifully bound in leather by F. Bedford with marbled endpapers, all edges gilt, five-compartment spine, and gilt embellishments. Volumes measure 4.875'' x 7.75''. A lovely, well-preserved set with only slight scuffing to boards; interiors are near fine. A classic of English literature by the great satirist Jonathan Swift.
First Edition of ''Gulliver's Travels'' by Jonathan Swift From 1726 -- Near Fine Condition
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