By Samuel Smiles

Published: London John Murray

Size: 7.5" by 5" Pagination: xviii, 415pp.

New edition of chartist reformer Samuel Smiles' most famous book due to its strong social comments.

By Samuel Smiles

1884 Self-Help; With Illustrations of Conduct and Perserverance

Name: 1884 Self Help With Illustrations of Conduct and Preserverance Smiles Chartist
SKU: LTH2-C-20
Price: 210 GBP
Availability: InStock

Published: London John Murray

Size: 7.5" by 5" Pagination: xviii, 415pp.

New edition of chartist reformer Samuel Smiles' most famous book due to its strong social comments.

£210.00

weight: 0.75kgs / stock code: LTH2-C-20

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Description

Leather Binding, Prize Binding

A smartly bound copy of this, the first true self-help book, which of course gave its name to the genre. Originally rejected by Routledge publishing house, Self-Help was published by John Murray selling 20,000 copies in its first year. This title lead Smiles to celebrity status and a much consulted guru.

Condition

In a calf prize binding. Externally, generally smart. Light rubbing to spine and extremities. Slight loss to head of spine. Front hinge slightly strained. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Prize ink inscription dated 1885 from City of London School to recto of first blank.

Overall: Very Good Indeed

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