An Appeal to Matter of Fact and Common Sense, or a rational demonstration of man's corrupt and lost estate

Anon. [Fletcher, John (1729-1785)]

Published by Printed by R. Hawes for multiple booksellers including J. Eddowes, S. Aris, W. Piercy, T. Mills, J. Buckland et al.Printed by R. Hawes for a number of London-based booksellers

About this Item

Author is Anonymous, but is attributed to John Fletcher (1729-1785), an English philosopher and polemicist. Undated, but a contemporary inscription from a former owner is 1780, and the author preface is dated to Madeley, from 1772. Previous owner is maybe "Cleeve Hooper?" Stated Third Edition. Bound in brown leather over boards, cracking to front joint but not rear, strings showing, else still sturdy, tight and square. Gilt-stamped dentelles around inside of front and rear boards, gilt ruling to front and rear panels, ruling to spine, rubbed gilt lettering over burgundy cloth label at spine. Scuffing to tips, spine head and foot, but still stands sturdily upright on the shelf. Nicely attractive marbled endpapers front and rear, silk linen ribbon bookmark still attached. x, 11-299 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Appeal to Matter of Fact and Common Sense, or a rational demonstration of man's corrupt and lost estate
• Publisher: Printed by R. Hawes for multiple booksellers including J. Eddowes, S. Aris, W. Piercy, T. Mills, J. Buckland et al.Printed by R. Hawes for a number of London-based booksellers
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: Third Edition.
• Condition: Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Antiquarian and Collectible