Fielding, Henry, The Works Of Henry Fielding
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FIELDING, Henry. The Works of Henry Fielding, Esq., with the Life of the Author. London : Printed for A. Millar, 1766. Twelve volumes, complete. Octavo, expertly rebacked preserving the original spine strip, full gilt stamped calf, gilt lettered burgundy morocco spine labels. Spines a little darkened with age, some wear to some corners, some rubbing. The Third edition. With bookplates of the Sixth Duke of Portland (1857-1943) in each volume, and his crest on the covers. The Duke was a lieutenant in the Coldstream Guards, later a member of Parliament and served under Arthur Balfour and became a member of the Privy Council. He was also Lord Leiutenatn fo Caithness and of Nottinghamshire, and a trustee of the British Museum. _x000B_Henry Fielding (1707 Ð 1754) was an English novelist and dramatist best known for his rich, earthy humour and satirical prowess, and as the author of the novel "Tom Jones." Additionally, he holds a significant place in the history of law enforcement, having used his authority as a magistrate to found (with his half-brother John) what some have called London's first police force, the Bow Street Runners.
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