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[FINE BINDINGS] MOORE, THOMAS the epicurean, a tale (2 copies) London: Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, and Green, 1827. First edition. 12mo. [9], vi-viii, [1], 2-332 pp., [3] blank leaves. Presentation copy, inscribed in ink and dated "July 12 1827," at head of the title-page by "the author." Later 19th century full tan calf; burgundy morocco spine label; richly gilt floral spine compartments; inner dentelles gilt; all edges gilt; blue endpapers, by Riviere & Son. Boards and joints lightly rubbed; title-page and text very lightly toned, with scattered light foxing to text. Ex-library with call number in pencil on title-page. The Epicurean, a Tale London: Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, and Green, 1827. Second Edition. 12mo. [9], vii-viii, [1], 3-332 pp., [2] blank leaves. With an ink ownership signature of [Lady] Caroline Anderson at the head of the title-page, along with her engraved private library ticket on the verso of front blank. Later 19th century richly gilt white vellum over boards; richly gilt spine compartments; wide gilt turn-ins; all edges gilt; green silked and gilt decorated central paste-down; with green silk free endpapers. Very lightly worn; title-page lightly toned, with scattered light foxing to text. Ex-library with a call number in pencil on title-page. Provenance: The Collection of Ambassador and Mrs. Alexander Weddell, Richmond, Virginia. Deaccessioned by The Virginia House Museum to benefit future preservation, acquisitions, and care of collections.