[SMOLLETT, T.] THE ADVENTURES OF PEREGRINE PICKLE. 4 volumes, 12mo, contemporary calf gilt, gilt-ruled spines each with red and black

morocco labels (one on each volume with the gilt emblematic device of a lion's head), one joint splitting, tops of 3 spines slightly repaired, extremities a bit rubbed; light foxing to endpapers; bookplates; morocco-backed folding case. London: for the Author, 1751 FIRST EDITION. L12 a cancel as usual. Signature and date (1751) of R. Marsham on title-and end-pages of Volumes 1 and 2. Bookplates of Hugh Walpole; the David Borowitz copy; the Slater copy (See Christie's NY sale, 12 February 1982, lot 168). Rothschild 1910.