The Works of Dean Swift: Embracing Gulliver's Travels, Tale of a Tub, Battle of the Books, Etc - Jonathan Swift (1856 Leavitt & Allen vintage hardback) A.E. van Vogt for the story it tells

for the story it tells is one of the most eloquent testimonials ever written to the indomitability of the human spirit

a famous work of apologetics which is still in print

and her journey toward open heartedness

Tolkien describing his intentions for the book

This copy lacks the small porcelain doll which should be attached to the front cover

The Works of Dean Swift: Embracing Gulliver's Travels, Tale of a Tub, Battle of the Books, Etc - Jonathan Swift (1856 Leavitt & Allen vintage hardback) A.E. van Vogt for the story it tellsCondition: Acceptable: Signs of wear and consistent use. This 165 year old book is is beautifully embossed and the spine is gilded with amazing insect art attacking a character from the book. This would look amazing in a collector's library. Spine ends chipped and corners bent. Pages aged and foxed. See images for the condition of this book. Blurb: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base