The Smith of Smiths : being the life, wit and humour of Sydney Smith / by Hesketh Pearson ; with an introduction by G.K. Chesterton - The Folio Society
1977, 1st edition. London : Folio Society. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked, cloth-backed, illustrated paper-covered boards in slip-case. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. The classic Folio Society design. Item #414341
Physical description; 299 pages, [14] leaves of pages, plates : illustrations, 1 facsimile, portraits ; 23 cm. Notes; In slip case. Bibliography: pages 297-299. Subjects; Smith, Sydney 1771-1845 Biography. Church of England Clergy ; Biography. Authors, English Biography. Church of England Clergy ; Biography. Authors, English 19th century ; Biography. English men of letters. Authors, English 18th century ; Biography. Authors, English 19th century ; Biography. Clergy England 18th century ; Biography. Clergy England 19th century ; Biography. Wit and humour Great Britain 19th century ; Biography. Clergy England ; Biography. Essays in English Smith, Sydney 1771-1845 Biographies. Biography Wit Author English Clergyman.
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