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(GOLDSMITH, OLIVER.) Prior, James. The Life of Oliver Goldsmith. 2 volumes extended to 6. Extra-illustrated chiefly with portraits. Also views, title pages, Autograph Letters Signed, folding maps, etc. 8vo, contemporary 1/2 teal calf over marbled boards, spines gilt in compartments with two morocco lettering pieces, top edges gilt, bound by D. Cruse, with their ticket; spines uniformly faded, overall light rubbing; London: John Murray, 1837
Portraits are mostly of Goldsmith and other writers, plus Royalty, clergy, etc. Other insertions are views (some folding), theatrical playbills, title pages, autograph letters, etc. In all more than 300 insertions.
