1890 Letters of Philip Dormer Earl of Chesterfield to His Godson Carnarvon Li...

Description: Click here to see our other books! Letters of Philip Dormer Earl of Chesterfield to His Godson Philip Dormer; Earl of Carnarvon [ed.] 1890 Clarendon Press : Oxford 12.5" by 10" xlix, 1-320pp SUMMARY A smart limited edition of Lord Chesterfield's letters to his godson, offering insight to eighteenth century society and politics. First Edition,Illustrated,Limited Edition,Publishers' Original Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 2 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 29.99 EU Postage: £ 21.99 European Postage: £ 23.99 Asia Postage: £ 37.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 38.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition thus, the first edition to be edited the Earl of Carnarvon, with a memoir of Philip Dormer Stanhope by the Earl of Carnarvon.A limited edition work, numbered four-hundred and forty-two of five-hundred and twenty-five copies. Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield, was a British statesman and man of letters. During his life, Stanhope did not have a legitimate heir to his lands and property and so adopted his distant cousin and godson, Philip Stanhope. His godson is the recipient of the letters to this book. Stanhope is also well known for the letters to his illegitimate son, which were posthumously published. The letters served as a handbook on becoming a gentleman in 18th century life, and it is this work which established Chesterfield's literary reputation. Illustrated with seven plates, and a folding facsimile letter. Collated, complete. CONDITION In the publisher's original half vellum binding, with paper covered boards. Bumping to spine head and tail, with discolouration to back strip, and handling marks to rear board. Rear hinge strained, but firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright, with instances of spotting and handling marks throughout, most concentrated to tissue guards. Overall Condition: Very Good 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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