From Jussi Björling's library - Tom Jones 4 vol.
FROM JUSSI BJÖRLING'S LIBRARY (4). FIELDING, HENRY. The history of Tom Jones, a foundling. London, C. Cooke, without year (1792?).
Small 8: o (135x85 mm.). 264; 272; 231; 276 p. 9 engraved posters.
The original edition was printed in 1849.
Provenance: From the opera singer Jussi Björling's (1911-1960) library, inherited within the family.
4 volumes. Show full text
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The bands are worn and partially damaged. Text stained and stained, including posters; pages 243-44 in part 1 with burnt corner and some text loss. Part 2 partially cut in the upper edge with some letter loss. Part 3 with engraving pasted on the inside of the back cover.
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FROM JUSSI BJÖRLING'S LIBRARY (4). FIELDING, HENRY. The history of Tom Jones, a foundling. London, C. Cooke, without year (1792?).
Small 8: o (135x85 mm.). 264; 272; 231; 276 p. 9 engraved posters.
The original edition was printed in 1849.
Provenance: From the opera singer Jussi Björling's (1911-1960) library, inherited within the family.
4 volumes. Show full text
Condition
The bands are worn and partially damaged. Text stained and stained, including posters; pages 243-44 in part 1 with burnt corner and some text loss. Part 2 partially cut in the upper edge with some letter loss. Part 3 with engraving pasted on the inside of the back cover.