1682 Seneca's Morals Roger L'Estrange Second Edition Frontispiece Scarce

Description: Click here to see our other books! Seneca's Morals By Way of Abstract Seneca; Roger L'Estrange 1682 Tho. Newcomb; Joanna Brome : London 7" by 4.5" [36], 113, [9], 115-335, [3], 331--340, 141-232, [8], 241-397, [2pp] SUMMARY The second edition of Roger L'Estrange's translation of Seneca's insightful moral essays, illustrated with a portrait frontispiece. Early Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Scarce,Signed Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 19.99 EU Postage: £ 15.99 European Postage: £ 16.99 Asia Postage: £ 21.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 25.99 DESCRIPTION The scarce second edition of Roger L'Estrange's translation, first published in 1678.Illustrated with a frontispiece.Bound by Cecil & Larkins.Register runs as: a-b8, c2, B-H8, I1, [4], I2-8, K-Qq8.Collated, bound without the advertising leaf.Seneca's 'Morals' include his essays 'De Beneficiis', 'De Clementia', and 'De Ira', extracted from his series of moral essays often titled as his 'Dialogues'.Seneca was a Roman stoic philosopher, his works being the primary bodies of material on ancient Stoicism, a major figure of the Roman Imperial Period. His philosophical writings were highly accessible, remaining much admired for centuries after, especially during the Renaissance.Seneca was also the tutor to Nero, becoming his advisor when Nero became Emperor, though his influence declined with time, leading to Seneca being forced to take his own life. 'On Clemency' was written for Nero during the first five years of his reign'On Benefits' was originally written between roughly 56 and 62 AD, 'On Clemency' in AD 55, and 'On Anger' in circa 45 AD.Translated into English by Roger L'Estrange, an English pamphleteer, and defender of the Royals during the English Civil War. He was greatly involved in political controversy in his life, and is best known for his ruthless attack on the parliamentarians 'An Account of the Growth of Knavery'. CONDITION In a full straight grain morocco binding, bound by Cecil & Larkins. Externally, generally smart, with some rubbing to the joints and extremities. Some light marks to the boards and spine. Light surface cracks to the spine. Small crack to the head of the front joint. Front hinge is starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with scattered spots. 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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