Discourses and essays, in prose and verse / By Edward Cobden, D.D. Arch-Deacon of London, and lately chaplain to his Majesty King George II, above twenty-two years, in which time most of these discourses were preached before him. Published chiefly for the use of his parishioners
1757, First Edition. London : [s.n.] Printed in the year MDCCLVII. Poor copy in the original stiff-card wrappers; wear and tear as with age. Text remains in fine condition and without blemish. Front board detached. Item #287669
Physical description; 2 pts. in 1 (xii, 175, 170-386, 389-455, [1]; [2], iv, [3]-361, [7] p.) ; 25 cm. Notes; SIGNED by Cobden and addressed to Anne Younge. In pt. 1 pagination from 170-175 is repeated, and 387-388 omitted, but text and register continuous. Pt. 2 has separate pagination and register. Title page vignette and tail pieces. In two parts, each with separate pagination and register and with a divisional title to the second part: "Essays in poetry. Part II." "Fifty copies are to be sold to promote a particular charity"--T.p. verso. Includes bibliographical footnotes. Subjects; Church of England Clergy ; Early works to 1800.
Price: €950.00