The Life of Edward Lord Herbert of Cherbury, Written by Himsel
J. Dodsley, 1778. 3rd Edition. 3/4 Morocco Binding. J. Dodsley, Pall-Mall (London), 1778. Third Edition. Quarto. Good+. Bound in brown straight-grained Morocco with gilt border and gilt armorial stamp of Sir Richard Borough (1756 – 1837) featuring “Suivez moi” motto on front and back. Back cover armorial stamp reveals upside-down embossing that was then fixed. Some sunning and spotting across front and back cover. Bumping and slight fraying on corners. Spine features raised bands. Spine label missing. All edges gilt. Gilt Greek meander around paste-down. Marbled end papers. Additional armorial stamp of Richard Borough pasted on front board along with armorial stamp of F.A. Crowninshield. Engraved folded frontispiece of author reclining. Some foxing on protective pages around frontispiece. Some discoloration on top of text block pages. 173 pp. with dedication and advertisement in front. Note: The armorial stamp for F.A. Crowninshield is part of the bookplate collection in the digital archives of the University of Delaware. Very Good. Item #15607
Price: $250.00