The Life of John Buncle, Esq;; Containing Various Observations and Reflections, Made in Several Parts of the World; and Many Extraordinary Relations
London: J. Noon, at the White Hart in Cheapside near the Poultry, 1756. First edition. Full Leather. 20.5 x 13 cm. 511 pages + ad. Bound in contemporary brown leather. Red endlabel. 5 raised bands. Front endpaper loose. Gift inscription inside front cover, though a bookplate has been pasted over most of it. Chipping to the bottom of the spine.Corners are rubbed, scratching to boards. Bookseller's stamp inside rear cover. Item #53880
Volume 2 is advertised in the rear but was not published until 1766.An experimental novel claiming to be an autobiography. For more information see Andrew Carpenter's article on the work in the journal Irish University Review Volume 42 issue 1.
Price: $750.00