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Published by Oxford University Press, United Kingdom, Oxford, 1992
ISBN 10: 0192828649ISBN 13: 9780192828644
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Good. Not originally intended for publication, the celebrated and controversial correspondences between Lord Chesterfield and his son Philip, dating from 1737, were praised in their day as a complete manual of education, and despised by Samuel Johnson for teaching "the morals of a whore and the manners of a dancing-master." Reflecting the political craft of a leading statesman and the urbane wit of a man who associated with Pope, Addison, and Swift, Lord Chesterfield's Letters reveal the author's political cynicism, his views on good breeding, and instruction to his son in etiquette and the worldly arts. The only annotated selection of this breadth available in paperback, these entertaining letters illuminate the fascinating aspects of eighteenth-century life and manners. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.
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Published by Oxford University Press, Oxford, 2008
ISBN 10: 0199554846ISBN 13: 9780199554843
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. `My object is to have you fit to live; which, if you are not, I do not desire that you should live at all.' So wrote Lord Chesterfield in one of the most celebrated and controversial correspondences between a father and son. Chesterfield wrote almost daily to his natural son, Philip, from 1737 onwards, providing him with instruction in etiquette and the worldly arts. Praised in their day as a complete manual ofeducation, and despised by Samuel Johnson for teaching `the morals of a whore and the manners of a dancing-master', these letters reflect the political craft of a leading statesman and the urbane wit of a manwho associated with Pope, Addison, and Swift. The letters reveal Chesterfield's political cynicism and his belief that his country had `always been goverened by the only two or three people, out of two or three millions, totally incapable of governing', as well as his views on good breeding. Not originally intended for publication, this entertaining correspondence illuminates fascinating aspects of eighteenth-century life and manners. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years OxfordWorld's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealthof other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. Not originally intended for publication, the celebrated and controversial correspondences between Lord Chesterfield and his son Philip, dating from 1737, were praised in their day as a complete manual of education, and despised by Samuel Johnson for teaching "the morals of a whore and the manners of a dancing-master." Reflecting the political craft of a leading statesman and the urbane wit of a man who associated with Pope, Addison, and Swift, Lord Chesterfield's Letters reveal the author's political cynicism, his views on good breeding, and instruction to his son in etiquette and the worldly arts. The only annotated selection of this breadth available in paperback, these entertaining letters illuminate the fascinating aspects of eighteenth-century life and manners. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2009
ISBN 10: 1104782839ISBN 13: 9781104782832
Seller: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.
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Condition: New.
Publication Date: 2023
Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, India
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LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1807 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 192.
Publication Date: 2023
Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, India
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LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 235.
Publication Date: 2023
Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, India
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LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1821 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 302.
Publication Date: 2023
Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, India
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LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1795 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 157 Language: English.
Publication Date: 2023
Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, India
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LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1917 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 284 Language: English.
Published by Richard Scott, New York, 1806
Seller: Classic Books and Ephemera, IOBA, Lansdowne, PA, U.S.A.
Association Member: IOBA
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good -. 108 p.; 14 cm. Contemporary calf spine with marbled paper over boards. Early American Imprints, 2nd ser. (Shaw & Shoemaker), no. 10309. Generally attributed to Robert Dodsley; the Dictionary of National Biography attributes Part I to Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of Chesterfield, and Part II to John Hill. In Very Good- Condition: rubbed with paper loss at corners; remains of a paper label at tail of spine; light browning and faint foxing; otherwise, clean and tight.
Published by S. Johnson, Manchester: 1836., 1836
Hardcover. 192 p. 16mo. 11 cm. Age stain. Contemporary full leather binding. A very small pocket edition of this famous text, usually ascribed to Robert Dodsley, but now accepted to be written mostly by Lord Stanhope. Indian antiquities and philosophy were all the rage and the polite fiction of the "discovered Indian manuscript" lent it an air of authority. It was first published in 1750 and was extremely popular over the next century. It was avidly read in America. This very small edition is a most unusual find. OCC 14 0.0.
Published by CHIZINE PUBN, 2018
ISBN 10: 1377545970ISBN 13: 9781377545974
Seller: moluna, Greven, Germany
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Condition: New.
Published by Salem [Mass.] : Printed by Joshua Cushing, and sold by Cushing and Appleton, 1805
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. [Early Salem, Massachusetts imprint]. Bound in contemporary leather backed marbled boards. Edge wear to cover, with minor loss to rear cover exposure of the wood board back. Contemporary signature of C. Baker. Internally, good and clean. 144 p. Generally attributed to Robert Dodsley. The Dictionary of national biography attributes Part I to Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of Chesterfield, and Part II to John Hill. - Shaw et Shoemaker, 8340. First published in 1750, a collection of moral rules attributed to ancient authors in India and China, but was written by English authors. The Oeconomy of Human Life.
Seller: Ian Brabner, Rare Americana (ABAA), Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Two parts in one. 144pp. 12mo. Salem: Published by Cushing & Appleton, Joshua Cushing, Boston, printer, 1809. Contemporary sheep-backed marbled paper covered boards. Very good. bcj 322787. A nice early American edition of this classic. Shaw & Shoemaker 17398.
Published by T. Rickaby for S & E Harding, London, 1795
Hardcover. Condition: Very good. 12mo. 119,(1)pp. Contemporary full marbled calf, boards and spine tooled in gilt, black lettering label, gilt. Marbled endpapers. Illustrated with engraved vignettes by Harding. Hinges and corners neatly mended else a very good copy. The first part, "A Letter from an English Gentlemen Now Residing in China" has been attributed to Lord Chesterfield in the past but is now thought to be a treatise entirely composed by Robert Dodsley. First published in 1751, this edition is the first with Harding's fine engravings. ESTC T82506.