The Works of Tobias Smollet in Twelve Volumes; 1902; Numbered Limited Edition. 628/1000; Vol. I The Adventures of Roderick Random
This is only Volume 1. There is no dust wrapper and the red boards show some discoloration and fading. The gilt header is still present. There is some foxing to the front and rear end pages. There is a sellers penciled notes on the front free end page. The binding tight, secure, and square with only minimal page yellowing.
A tale of adventure and romance, it is written with great humour and panache. The memorable scenes on board ship, which provide an invaluable picture of the British sailor of the day, are drawn from Smollett's personal experience as a surgeon's mate in the navy.