Letters written by the late Right Honourable Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of Chesterfield, to his son, Philip Stanhope, Esq. Late Envoy-Extraordinary at the Court of Dresden. Together with Several other Pieces on Various Subjects. [complete in 4 volumes]

Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of, (1694-1773)

1800, Eleventh Edition. London : Printed for J. Nichols [and others]. Finely bound copies, rebacked with a matching, gilt-blocked leather spine. Gilt-crossed bands, with gilt-decorated spine compartments. The original aniline calf panels have been retained, which are slightly dulled and rubbed around the edges. Decorative gilt-stamped and blind-stamped borders to panels. Inner gilt dentils. All edges marbled. Marbled endpapers. Some dust-dulling and marginal tanning internally, but very bright and clean considering the age of the set. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Further scans, images etc. and additional bibliographical material available on request. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 0 pages; "Published from the originals by Mrs. Eugenia Stanhope." --title page. 4v. frontis.; 24cm. Subjects: Stanhope, Philip, 1732-1768 -- Correspondence. Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of, 1694-1773 -- Letters and correspondence -- 18th century. Etiquette -- Young men -- Conduct of life. Referenced by: Gulick, 25.3. Item #220067

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