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Life of Edward Lord Herbert of Cherbury 1770 2nd Edition Autobiography

Life of Edward Lord Herbert of Cherbury 1770 2nd Edition Autobiography

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THE LIFE OF EDWARD LORD HERBERT OF CHERBURY. WRITTEN BY HIMSELF Author: Herbert of Cherbury, Edward Lord Title: THE LIFE OF EDWARD LORD HERBERT OF CHERBURY. WRITTEN BY HIMSELF Publication: London, Eng...

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THE LIFE OF EDWARD LORD HERBERT OF CHERBURY. WRITTEN BY HIMSELF Author: Herbert of Cherbury, Edward Lord Title: THE LIFE OF EDWARD LORD HERBERT OF CHERBURY. WRITTEN BY HIMSELF Publication: London, England: J. Dodsley, in Pall-mall, 1770 Edition: Second Edition Description: Leather-bound. Quarto, 9.2 in. x 7.5 in., pp. [10], 173. Full contemporary calf with gilt titlte on red panel and bandlines to spine. Gilt to edges of boards. Rubbing to edges with corners lightly nudged. Cracking to outer joint of front, but boards holding. Rear board partially detached. Headcap of spine missing; chip to top of spine. Folding engraved frontis portrait of Herbert (1583-1648) reclining under a tree. Previous owner's name, dated 1801, to front pastedown. Bright, supple pages, including frontis. Good. Originally published in 1764. Includes a dedication and 6-page Advertisement by Horace Walpole, politician, man of letters, bachelor to the end, who edited, assembled and published the first edition. The manuscript passed from one decendant to another, until lost. But a duplicate was found with an equally circuitious history. Its interest is the life of a 17th Century nobleman-soldier-courtier written in first person, with a good description of contemporary education and social life. He pictures himself as a gay Lothario (and, indeed, he was very handsome) and a skilled duellist (child-like vanity according to the DNB). But this view contrasts sharply with his position as a leading philsopher of his time, studied by Locke and Descartes, and as a poet.. As diplomatic ambassador to France, in an effort to prevent a war, he challenged Louis' favorite to a duel. Seller ID: 88026 Aardvark Rare Books Eugene, OR We work hard to make your Bookbuying Experience safe, easy and fun. Aardvark Books is a proud member of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America) and IOBA, Independent Online Booksellers Association. Ezra is also an accredited and Qualified Appraiser of Books and Manuscripts, with a designation from the ASA (American Society of Appraisers), with considerable Archive experience as well. Shipping All books shipped to US destinations are sent via the US Postal Service. Faster shipping is available, please ask before paying. We will combine shipping on items purchased at the same time in order to help reduce costs. International shipping is also available. Please inquire for a shipping quote before ordering. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Specifics

Author

Herbert of Cherbury, Edward Lord

Binding

Leather

Language

English

Publisher

J. Dodsley, in Pall-mall

Seller Notes

“Good.”

Subject

History

Year Printed

1770

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