Description: Click here to see our other books! Miscellanea. The Third Part. William Temple; Jonathan Swift 1701 Benjamin Tooke : London 8" by 5" [8], 368pp SUMMARY The first edition of the essays of William Temple, this being the third part of his popular 'Miscellanea' series. First Edition,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition. This third part is very scarce.ESTC citation number T136599.Collated, complete.The third volume of William Temple's popular essays.This volume includes 'On Popular Discontents', 'Of Health and Long-Life', 'Some Thoughts Upon Reviewing the Essay of Antient and Modern Learning', 'Heads, Designed for an Essay Upon the Different Conditions of Life and Fortune', and 'Heads, Designed for an Essay on Conversation'.Temple was a prominent diplomat and essayist of the seventeenth century, a leading adviser to Charles II before falling out with the King. He is remembered for many reasons, most importantly his writing on the designs of Chinese gardens, and for employing a young Jonathan Swift as his secretary. Bookplate of Jolliffe to the front paste down. CONDITION In a full panelled calf binding. Externally, generally smart. Older calf repair to the head of the spine and front joints. Faded and torn label to the spine. Light rubbing to the boards and spine, with a small patch of loss to the tail of the front board. Faint tide mark to the front board. Minor bumping to the extremities. Joints are a little cracked. Rear hinge is starting but firm. Bookplate to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with the occasional handling mark. Ink note to the title page. Overall Condition: 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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Topic: Literary Criticism
Publisher: Benjamin Tooke
Author: William Temple; Jonathan Swift
Binding: Leather
Subject: Literary Criticism
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: None
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1701
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
