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Hartford. Silas Andrus & Son. 1854. Hardcover. 24cm, 60,133,55,112,41pp.,original extra blind stamped brown cloth, gilt spine titles & decoration,worn at the edges but a good sound copy. (Lt). A series of essays onsocial, philosophical and literary aspects by prominent nineteenthcentury writers.
The Constitution of Man / Essays on Decision of Character / Philosophy of Sleep, and Anatomy of Drunkenness / Influence of Literature Upon Society / Reflections on Suicide / A Treatise on Self-Knowledge by George Combe, John Foster, Robert MacNish, Madame de Stael. John Mason - 1854
by George Combe, John Foster, Robert MacNish, Madame de Stael. John Mason
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The Constitution of Man / Essays on Decision of Character / Philosophy of Sleep, and Anatomy of Drunkenness / Influence of Literature Upon Society / Reflections on Suicide / A Treatise on Self-Knowledge
by George Combe, John Foster, Robert MacNish, Madame de Stael. John Mason
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Hartford, CT: Silas Andrus & Son, 1854. Hardcover. Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. See photos for condition details. Hardcover, blue cloth boards blind stamped on front and rear with ornate gilt to spine. Exterior shows wear and spotting/soiling. Edges and corner show bumps and wear as well. Internal binding is good, no hinge issues. Front end page shows previous owners info dated 1855. Also written on front end page in parentheses in pencil) "One of the books we took of Mrs. Carathers at the start of the war". Presumably this is the Civil War. Front pastedown has "ba" written in the corner and second end page contains an 1861 date in the second owner signature - also written in pencil. No other handwriting found. Pages are toned due to age spotting/foxing is present throughout. Some pages have large spots, some are toned, and some barely have any issues. This book contains seven different essays by various authors, with the full titles being as follows: "The Constitution Of Man Considered In Relation To External Objects" (61 pp.) by George Combe / "Essays In A Series Of Letters, On The Following Subjects: On A Man's Writing Memoirs Of Himself. On Decision of Character. On The Application Of Epithet Romantic. On Some of The Causes by Which Evangelical Religion Has Been Rendered Less Applicable To Persons Of Cultivated Taste." (133 pp.) by John Foster / "The Philosophy Of Sleep" (55 pp.) and "Anatomy Of Drunkenness" (96 pp.) both by Robert MacNish / "Influence Of Literature Upon Society" and "Reflections of Suicide" (112 pp.) by Madame de Stael-Holstein / "Treatise On Self-knowledge; Showing In Nature And Benefit Of That Important Science, And The Way To Attain It: Intermixed With Various Reflections And Observations On Human Nature" (41 pp.) by John Mason. All essays show the same publisher and date on each separate title page.
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The Constitution of Man./ Essays on Decision of Character,&c./Philosophy of Sleep and Anatomy of Drunkenness./Influence ofLiterature Upon Society, &c./A Treatise on Self-Knowledge. (5 titles)
by COMBE, George, John Foster, Robert Macnish, Madame De Stael, & JohnMason
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The Constitution of Man; Essays on Decision of Character,&c.; Philosophy of Sleep and Anatomy of Drunkenness; Influence of Literature Upon Society, &c.; A Treatise on Self-Knowledge
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Hartford: Silas Andrus & Son, 1851. Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. Gilt lettering in black title block on publishers original calf covers. All ends marbled. 4to,490pp. Ex-library, joint edges worn, top portion of spine backstrap covering missing. Contents fine.
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ILLUSTRATED TREASURY OF SCIENCE ART AND FAMILY LITERATURE Comprising Comprehensive Essays on the Constitution of Man, by George Combe, Essays on Decision of Character, by John Foster, Philosophy of Sleep and Anatomy of Drunkenness, by Robert MacNish, Influence of Literature Upon Society, by Madame De Stael . . .
by Combe, George; Foster, John; Madame De Stael; MacNish, Robert, Mason, John, Jackson, Jethro
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H. Miller, 1860. Hardcover. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Cover and binding are worn but intact. A reading copy in fair condition. 1850 edition. Front board detached. Variant lineup, same motive. Prices accordingly, to rebind. Secure packaging for safe delivery.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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The Constitution of Man, Essays on Decision of Character, &C., Philosophy of Sleep, and Anatomy of Drunkeness, etc.
by Combe, George, John Foster, Robert Macnish et als
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Silas Andrus & Son, Hartford, 1851. Hardbound. Acceptable. in x in x in. Book is in Poor Condition. There is a 2 1/2 inch piece of the board missing from the front top corner, with additional chipping and pieces of board missing along the entire foredge of the book. Also, there is a piece missing from the top back edge across the entire width about two inches down. Spine has been reinforced with cloth tape which is visible from the inside at the gutter edge. General, overall scratches across the boards. Up to pg. 33, there are pieces of the pages (not effecting the text) missing at the top front corner. Light foxing to the endpages. Marbled edges faded and dust-stained.
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The Constitution of Man / Essays on Decision of Character, & c. / Philosophy of Sleep, and Anatomy of Drunkenness / Influence of Literature Upon Society, & c. / A Treatise on Self-Knowledge - 5 in One Volume
by Combe, George / Foster, John / Macnish, Robert / Stael, Madame De / Mason, John
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New York: William Pearson, 1835 COVERS POOR, INTERIOR GOOD ++. [2], 60pp [2]; 133pp, [1]; 96pp; 112pp, [2]; 41pp, [3], bound in 3/4 leather and marbled paper. Binding tight, covers detached (back cover mismatched), light damp marks on preliminary pages, lacks ffp. Five Essays, each bearing it's own title page, bound in one volume. ASSOCIATION - With a copy of the Certificate of Origin laid-in. Purchased from the living Estate of Dolores Wettach Williams (model and former wife of late Hall of Fame Baseball player Ted Williams).
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The Constitution of Man. Essays on Decision of Character. Philosophy of Sleep, and Anatomy of Drunkenness. Influence of Literature Upon Society. A Treatise on Self-Knowledge.
by COMBE, George. FOSTER, John. MACNISH, Robert. DE STAEL, Madame. MASON, John
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Hartford: : Silas Andrus & Son,, 1847.. contemporary sheep.. Bookplate and remnant of second bookplate on pastedown; light foxing throughout; binding scuffed and worn.. 8vo,.
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[PHILOSOPHY] THE CONSTITUTION OF MAN | ESSAYS ON DECISION OF CHARACTER, &c. | PHILOSOPHY OF SLEEP AND ANATOMY OF DRUNKENESS | etc.
by George Combe | John Foster | Robert McNish; et al
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Richmond, Virginia, United States
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Hartford: S. Andrus and Son, 1840. Full Leather. Very Good binding. Quarto; in the publisher's full sheep binding with morocco label; the textblock with marbled edges; there are no names or other ownership marks in the book; each essay with a separate title page. Very Good binding.
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Illustrated Treasurey Of Science, Art And Family Literature: Comprising Comprehensive Essays On The Constitution Of Man, Essays On Decision Of Character, Philosophy Of Sleep And Anatomy Of Drunkenness, Influence Of Literature On Society, Self-knowledge.. Two Volumes in One
by Combe, George; Foster, John; MacNish, Robert; De Stael, Madame; Mason, John; Jackson, Jethro
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Lincoln City, Oregon, United States
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H. Miller. Good+ with no dust jacket. 1860. Hardcover. The front hinge is starting to crack. Otherwise tight & clean, except for an owner's inscription, from 1880. A thick book; the pages are not numbered sequentially, but the book is about 3" thick. ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall .
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