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THE RULE OF LIFE. Being a Collection of Select Moral Sentences; Extracted From the Greatest Authors, Ancient and Modern, and Digested Under Proper Heads Title: THE RULE OF LIFE. Being a Collection of Select Moral Sentences; Extracted From the Greatest Authors, Ancient and Modern, and Digested Under Proper Heads Publication: Springfield, [MA]: Printed by Ashley & Brewer, 1800 Description: 12mo. 17 cm. v, [5]-192 pp. Period flame calf binding with red leather label and gilt rules on spine. Fine copy. Large bookplate of Young Men's Social Library, Ipswich with rules on pastedown. Perhaps the first American edition of an English one first done in 1742 edited by Thomas Sampson and reprinted often, title nearly the same. "The rule of life: in select sentences, collected from the greatest authors, antient and modern." Seller ID: 64278 Subject: Americana We are a Washington, D.C. based bookstore in business for over 40 years. We specialize in Americana and general Antiquarian books. Terms All orders ship within three business days. Standard mail is USPS Priority Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.