First octavo edition of Jortin’s biography of Erasmus. Octavo. Three volumes. All bound in contemporary half calf over marbled paper covered boards.
A near fine set, a little spotted internally. Bookplate to front pastedowns and ownership inscription in pencil to the front free endpaper of the first volume.
The Life of Erasmus — John Jortin
Author
John Jortin
Publisher
London: Printed by Richard Taylor and Co.
Date
1808
