Description
Letters of the Late Lord Lyttleton, Only Son of the Venerable George, Lord Lyttlwton, and Chief Justice in Eyre, etc. To Which is Now Added, a Memoir Concerning the Author, Including an Account of Some Extraordinary Circumstances Attending his Death. Published by Wright, Goodenow, & Stockwell in Troy, NY. 1807, 296 pp, 8.5 x 5.5", leather binding. In fair condition with chipping and wear to leather cover boards. Spine text lost. Hinges intact but loose. Text binding intact. Manuscript ownership in pencil. General age-related toning and foxing to pages. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce collection of the letters of Thomas Lyttleton, 2nd Baron and 6th Baronet Lyttleton (1744-1779) accompanied by a colorful biographical account. Known as the "bad" or "wicked" Lord Lyttleton, Thomas was estranged from his father George (1709-1773), the "worthy" and "illustrious" 1st Baron. His letters are full of character and indicate his reputation for "profligacy." Dying without issue, the family title had to be recreated in order for the barony to continue with Thomas's uncle and George's brother, William, who became the 1st Baron and 7th Baronet Lyttleton. FORN-ABE-MSB-0522-Shelf-632-am284
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