Description
The Life of Richard Nash, of Bath, Esq; Extracted Principally form His Original Papers. Printed in London for J. New berry. 1762. [6] + 234 + [4] pp. 8” x 5”. 8vo. Hardcover full leather. As-is, with front board detached. Some cracking to rear board. Loss to some leather on spine. Text block remains in good condition, with signatures cut from top of frontispiece portrait and title page. Ex-libris bookplate affixed to front pastedown. Light pencil markings at front. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A rather scarce piece on the life or Richard “Beau” Nash (1674-1762), a Welsh lawyer and fashion dandy who influenced 18th Century British fashion. He is also known for being the longtime master of ceremonies of Bath, which at the time was developing into a prominent resort town. A wonderful piece for restoration. FORN-SHELF-0481-XX-2502-aj3540
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