{"product_id":"the-spectator-in-london-addison-steele-seeley-co-1896-illustrated-by-ralph-cleaver","title":"The Spectator in London - Addison \u0026 Steele (Seeley \u0026 Co., 1896, Illustrated by Ralph Cleaver)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Seeley and Co. edition (1896) is of interest to collectors of Victorian gift books, illustrated prose anthologies, and late 19th century decorative bindings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout: \u003c\/strong\u003eA handsome Seeley \u0026amp; Co. gift-book edition with an exceptionally well-preserved decorative binding: deep navy cloth with rich gilt decoration to the front board featuring cherubs, scrollwork, fan motifs, and period figures - all bright and sharp. Spine shows some darkening and light wear at head and tail. Pages toned at edges; interior clean and bright throughout. Inscribed to the front free endpaper: \u003cem\u003eRudolph Beer, Elmwood, Bickley, 1896\u003c\/em\u003e - a same-year association copy. A very presentable example of this attractively produced edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitle: The Spectator in London: Essays by Addison and Steele\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthors: Joseph Addison and Richard Steele\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Seeley and Co. Limited, Essex Street, Strand, London\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublication Date: 1896\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdition: First Seeley \u0026amp; Co. edition in this format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Hardcover, original navy cloth with gilt decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrator: Ralph Cleaver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust Jacket Condition: No dust jacket (as issued)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvenance: Inscribed by Rudolph Beer, Elmwood, Bickley, 1896\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSynopsis:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seeley \u0026amp; Co. 1896 imprint, original navy cloth with exceptional gilt decoration, illustrated by Ralph Cleaver, same-year provenance inscription. A decorative and collectible edition of the Addison and Steele essays, desirable for bibliophiles and collectors of Victorian gift books and illustrated prose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Spectator was a daily publication founded by Joseph Addison and Richard Steele in 1711, running for 555 issues and establishing a new standard for English prose style and social commentary. This selection of essays, presented in Seeley \u0026amp; Co.'s characteristic gift-book format with illustrations by Ralph Cleaver, captures the wit, urbanity, and moral observation that made The Spectator one of the most influential periodicals of the 18th century and a touchstone of English literary culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seeley and Co. Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54076438085972,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/5972\/1556\/files\/the-spectator-in-london-addison-steele-1600x1600-0355.jpg?v=1775047856","url":"https:\/\/www.alexanderdavidfinebooks.co.uk\/products\/the-spectator-in-london-addison-steele-seeley-co-1896-illustrated-by-ralph-cleaver","provider":"Alexander David Fine Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}