1777 2vol Miscellaneous Works of Philip Dormer Stanhope First Edition

Description: Click here to see our other books! Miscellaneous Works of the Late Philip Dormer Stanhope Earl of Chesterfield Consisting of Letter to his Friends never before printed And Various Other Articles To Which Are Prefixed Memoirs of his Life Tending to Illustrate The Civil, Literary, And Political History of His Time Philip Dormer Stanhope; M. Maty (ed.) 1777 Edward and Charles Dilly : London 11.5" by 9.5" [vii] 342 (1) 293; (4) 587pp. SUMMARY The first edition of this uncommon and important collection of the works of Philip Stanhope, complete with many charming engravings. First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Uncommon Overall Condition: Good Only This book weighs 6 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 47.99 EU Postage: £ 28.99 European Postage: £ 49.99 Asia Postage: £ 79.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 159.99 DESCRIPTION Uncommon. The first edition with no further editions stated and dedication dated February 1777. Quarto. ESTC Citation No. T81038. With an advertisement to page [vii] Collated complete with a frontispiece and a further seven plates, inclusive of the scarce plate dated 1776 opposite page 224 of volume one. Philip Stanhope, the 4th Earl of Chesterfield was a British statesman, diplomat and man of letters. This work comprises of letters from Stanhope to his friends as well as further memoirs of Stanhope's life. The memoir on the Earl of Chesterfield is by Matthew Maty, who began the work with the assistance of Solomon Dayrolles. The work was completed by his son-in-law Justamond. These miscellaneous works are the first appearance of Maty's memoir and are an important account of the life and writings of an important and somewhat controversial British politician. CONDITION In contemporary full calf bindings. Externally sound with the front board to volume one detached but present. Front joint to volume two held by cords only and may detach with further handling. A trifle rubbed to the spine, with slight rubbing to the boards and extremities. Marks to the boards. Slight loss to the front board of volume two. Slight loss to the spine label of both volumes. Contemporary ink inscriptions to endpapers and pastedowns of both volumes. Internally firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean with the odd spot and marginal age toning. Ink inscription for 'Kelso Library' to title page of volume one. Contemporary ink inscription to half title of volume two. Overall Condition: Good Only GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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