Letters On Several Subjects..
Front cover nearly detatched .Extremities worn, tear at top right hand margin of title page, a little worming upper and lower margins, not affecting text and some foxing. Otherwise a good copy.
£40.00
Publisher
Printed for R. Dodsley in Pall-mall.,
Place
London
Date
1748
Synopsis
By the late sir thomas fitzborne, bart. published from the copies found among his papers. [vol.i].
Item Description
FIRST EDITION. 8vo. 5 x 6.25 inches. [6] + 192 + [6] pp. Lacks half title and final errata leaf. Title page in black and red. Decorated by device on title page.Bound in original half calf over marbled boards; spine in compartments with gilt bands and title label.
Notes
Fitzborne was a pseudonym for William Melmoth (c.1710-99), writer and translator. Cambridge educated he became a lawyer, but he soon abandoned the law for literary pursuits. His Letters on Several Subjects used classical names to refer to people of his acquaintance. They cover various literary and moral subjects including, friendship and women, as well as more mundane matters such as kindness to snails and beetles. In its time the work was much admired for its literary elegance and classical allusions. It was frequently reprinted.
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