The Beauties of Chesterfield, Consisting of Selections From His Works
Howard, Alfred Esq [Editor]
From Quercus Rare Books, Chico, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 2 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since January 26, 2005
From Quercus Rare Books, Chico, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 2 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since January 26, 2005
About this Item
Phillip Stanhope (1694-1773), Fourth Earl of Chesterfield, was a prominent man of letters and politics, known for his oratory. He was an investor in Samuel Johnson's Dictionary, and commissioned the furniture that bears his name today. This is a Very Good (Plus) copy of the Eighth American Edition (stated). A very scarce to rare work in any edition. A small work, bound in stamped brown cloth, with titling and ruling on the spine in gilt (very bright). Clean text; 264 pages. Unfoxed; some light spotting to the paste-downs and page edges. Contemporary previous-owner signature on the FFEP. Light rub and some tiny chips around the margins and the spine. Size: 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 005839
Bibliographic Details
Title: The Beauties of Chesterfield, Consisting of ...
Publisher: W.J. Reynolds & Co., Boston
Publication Date: 1848
Binding: Hard Cover
Condition: Very Good (Plus)
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: Later Printing.
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