Fielding, Henry The Writings of Henry Fielding. Comprising His Celebrated Works of Fiction, Carefully Revised and Collated with the Best Authorities. With a Memoir by David Herbert, M.A. Published by William P. Nimmo, London, 1875.
703pp. In three-quarter leather binding with five raised bands to spine and gilt lettering. Comprising works by Henry Fielding (1707-1754), who is one of the first English novelists. The titles in this volume are: "Adventures of Joseph Andrews", "The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling", and "Amelia". Fielding also wrote many plays, including "Tom Thumb". *** Fielding is known for founding the Bow Street Runners, London's first full-time police force. *** Condition: About Very Good, with some wear to the corners and edges of the covers.

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