Letters Written by the Late Right Honourable Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of Chesterfield, to His Son, Philp Stanhope, Esq, Late Envoy Extraordinary at the Court of Dresden: Together with Several Other Pieces on Various Subjects.

Stanhope, Philip Dormer

Published by J. Dodsley, London, 1774

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Fifth edition. Four volumes. Octavo. Frontispiece to volume onexvi,352; 355; 376; 364. Half title in each volume. Complete set. In contemporary full calf, corners sl worn, few minor blemishes to the boards, the spine most attractive with raised bands, gilt in compartments, each with a red and a black lettering piece. Minor rubbing but a VG handsomely bound set. ** One of the great works of 18thc English Literature, Chesterfield's advice on morality, virtue, etiquette and manners, as well as subjects such as geography were never actually intended them for publication. Seller Inventory # 026959

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Title: Letters Written by the Late Right Honourable...

Publisher: J. Dodsley, London

Publication Date: 1774

Binding: Full-Leather

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 5th or later Edition