The History of Tom Jones, A Foundling, Henry Fielding, 1964 Slipcased Hardcover

The History of Tom Jones, A Foundling by Henry Fielding. A lovely slipcased Random House edition from 1964 illustrated by Lawrence Beall Smith. 

This sprawling comic narrative follows the life of Tom Jones, a good-hearted but impulsive foundling raised by the generous Squire Allworthy. The novel charts Tom's adventures and misadventures as he navigates love, societal expectations, and questions of identity, particularly his romantic pursuit of the virtuous Sophia Western. 

This hardcover in slipcase is in good condition. Some wear and damage to slipcase.