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The Rule of Life: In Select Sentences, collected from The greatest Authors, Antient and Modern Author: Sampson, Thomas; Editor Title: The Rule of Life: In Select Sentences, collected from The greatest Authors, Antient and Modern Publication: London: Printed: And Sold by S. Austen...and J. Hinton... 1742 Edition: 1st Edition Description: Full-Leather. Near Fine/Fine. 12mo., [iii] iv - xi, (1), 335, (1)pp, Beautiful First Edition, bound in later soft-grain morocco, double-ruled gilt borders on front and back boards. Titles in gilt upon red leather spine label. Compartments band gilt and decorated in gilt with a bird motif. Square, tight and clean throughout with no foxing or interior blemishes to speak of. Some toning to page edges but mostly relegated to prelims. Little or no wear to leather. Spine gilt just a touch dulled. Very well-preserved. Dedicated to the "The Right Honourable George Lord Viscount Perceval", Sampson presents a series of essays on how to live a "...moral and prudential life'''). A simply gorgeous collectable copyand quite uncommon with no other copies currently in the market. Seller ID: 009158 Subject: Antiquarian, Fine Binding/Decorative, Religion/Religious History 35 Plus years buying and selling collectable books. Member ABAA, ILAB, IOBA. An eclectic mix of good books specializing in Sci-Fi, Mystery, General Antiquarian, Books About Books, Signed First Editions, Vintage Paperbacks, Modern Fiction and many, many others. Prompt, professional customer service, always! Please excuse any glare or reflections in the pictures. Books I know; photography not so much. I will answer any questions regarding condition if pictures are unclear. All books are stored in a temperature controlled library in a smoke free home. All books are professionally packed and shipped and all jacketed books will come with an archival Brodart jacket protector. Thank you for looking. Terms All orders ship within one business day. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. 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.
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