The Wit and Wisdom of the Rev. Sydney Smith: A Selection of the Most Memorable Passages in His Writings and Conversation

Rev. Sydney Smith

Published by Longmans, Green and Co., London, 1865

About this Item

Full calf leather binding. Spine with five raised bands, morocco title label and gilt decoration. Front board with gilt emblem and the motto Palmam Qui Meruit Ferat. Double gilt fillet border to boards. Board edges with gilt decoration, blind decoration to turn-in. Marbled page edges and endpapers. Rubbing and light marking to binding. Half title page has been neatly removed. Good solid binding with no cracking to the joints. A few light marks to the text. Overall condition is Very Good Minus. Size: 5 x 7.25 inches (13 x 18.5 cm). Hardback. Printed pages: 8vo. viii, 355.

Seller Inventory # 1253E025

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Wit and Wisdom of the Rev. Sydney Smith: A Selection of the Most Memorable Passages in His Writings and Conversation
• Publisher: Longmans, Green and Co., London
• Publication Date: 1865
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: New Edition.
• Condition: Very Good Minus
• Weight: 800 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Essays, Letters & Tracts
  • Fine Bindings