Letters on the Study and Use of History. By the Late Right Honorable Henry St. John, Lord Viscount Bolingbroke.

Bolingbroke, Henry St. John

Published by A. Millar, London, 1752

About this Item

Letters on the Study and Use of History. By the Late Right Honorable Henry St. John, Lord Viscount Bolingbroke. In two volumes. Printed in London by A. Millar. 1752. 315 and 286 pp. 9.25 x 5.75 . 9vp. Hardcover full leather. In fair condition, with scuffing and wear to boards, including losses along edges and corners. Cracking to hinges, including some partial looseness to front board of Volume I. Chipping and loss to heads and heels of spines. Text blocks remain in good condition. Light pencil markings. Bookplates affixed to front pastedowns. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. An early edition by Henry St. John Bolingbroke, having first been published in 1742. Bolingbroke (1678-1751) was a prominent English historian, Tory politician, and political philosopher. His works found popularity among republican sentiments in the Thirteen Colonies, having influenced the thoughts of future presidents John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison. COLH1752DJKX.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Letters on the Study and Use of History. By the Late Right Honorable Henry St. John, Lord Viscount Bolingbroke.
• Publisher: A. Millar, London
• Publication Date: 1752
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
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