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1809 Essays, Moral and Entertaining With A Life, and Critique on the Writings and Genius, of the Author
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Description
Illustrated, Leather Binding, Rebound, Scarce
A new edition of this work, scarce in every edition. Only held by one institutional library, the 1804 edition.
A collection of essays by the popular author Oliver Goldsmith, in which he discusses various moral subjects and others. Including essays on happiness and temper, generosity and justice, the irresolution of youth, increased love of life, on the English clergy, on Quack doctors, on friendship, folly, and more.
Including a biographical sketch of the author and a critique of his work by W. Mudford.
Lacking the half title. Illustrated with a frontispiece.
Condition
In a half calf binding over marbled boards. Externally sound with minor shelf wear, general light soiling to the boards and spine, and a minor rubbing to the boards and spine. Internally, firmly bound. Light spotting scattered throughout, the occasional minor mark to the off leaf. Illustrated with a frontispiece.
Very Good
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