Collectible - Acceptable First Edition

London: Hurst, Robinson, and Co., 1821-1822. 1st edition. 4 volume set. Sm 4to Leather Bound. 794; 684; 721; 841pp. Ex-Library set. Full leather calf with marbled page edges, two red letter spine labels, raised spine bands, decorative gilt compartments and spine lettering. All volumes: Heavy edgewear. Boards soiled and rubbed. Pages age toned. Hinges repaired. With typical period foxing and usual library markings. Volume 1: Slight dampstaining to the fore-edge. Top-edge of front free endpaper-page 92 wormed. Volume 2: Previous owner's book plate to the rear pastedown. Volumes 1, 3 and 4: Previous owner's bookplate to the front pastedown. From the collection of American author, columnist, journalist, and presidential speechwriter William Safire. (literature, anthology, Le Sage, Smollett) Inquire if you need further information. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.