The Merry Philosopher; or, Thoughts on Jesting. Containing Rules by Which a Proper Judgment of Jests May Be Formed; and the Criterion for Distinguishing True and Genuine Wit from That Which Is False and Spurious. Together with Instructions for Improving the Taste of Those, Who Have a Natural Turn for Pleasantry and Good Humor. By George Frederick Meier, Professor of Philosophy at Halle, Member of the Royal Academy at Berlin, and Author of Several Much-Admired Works in the German Language
Published by Printed for J. Newbery and W. Nicoll, London, 1765
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Parigi Books, Vintage and Rare, Schenectady, NY, U.S.A.Parigi Books, Vintage and Rare
AbeBooks seller since August 5, 2004
Condition: Used
US$ 540.00
Quantity: 1 available
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Second edition in English after the one printed in 1764. 213pp + 1p of advertisements. Recent mottled half calf over marbled boards, raised bands and gold decorations and lettering on the spine, all edges marbled. Light toning to text block, some mild scattered foxing, minor annotations in pencil, name on title. A clean, near fine copy. ; 12mo.
Seller Inventory # 24826
Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Merry Philosopher; or, Thoughts on Jesting. Containing Rules by Which a Proper Judgment of Jests May Be Formed; and the Criterion for Distinguishing True and Genuine Wit from That Which Is False and Spurious. Together with Instructions for Improving the Taste of Those, Who Have a Natural Turn for Pleasantry and Good Humor. By George Frederick Meier, Professor of Philosophy at Halle, Member of the Royal Academy at Berlin, and Author of Several Much-Admired Works in the German Language
- Author
- Meier, George Frederick
- Publisher
- Printed for J. Newbery and W. Nicoll, London
- Publication year
- 1765
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Seller catalogs
- Antiquarian, General Non-Fiction
Parigi Books, Vintage and Rare
Schenectady, NY, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since August 5, 2004
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| First item | US$ 6.50 | US$ 15.00 |
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Store description
Parigi Books, established in 2006, is an independent antiquarian bookstore located in the heart of Schenectady, NY, and open by appointment. We buy and sell fine books and collectibles in all fields with a strong focus on science fiction, fantasy, mystery, comics and graphic novels. Our eclectic taste is reflected in the ample variety of items available, from significant titles from the 1500s on to original comic art, from collectible paperbacks to literary magazines. We carry in stock the best selection of Italian language graphic novels and comics you can find this side of the pond. As fairly strict graders who pay particular attention to collecting standards, we have been able to make thousands of customers happy over the years.…
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Parigi Books, Vintage and Rare
NY, U.S.A.
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