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St Paul's Churchyard: J. Johnson, 1794. In the introduction, the author states: " You have now, my dear son, nearly finished an education which has been conducted upon a plan best adapted to the present state of things..." ...I say, ...for the education of youth can only be preparatory to the pursuits of man..." A fascinating study of the times (late 1700's) and the education and expectations of both young men and their fathers. The father goes on to advise his son about art, prejudice, bigotry, philosophy, religion, mental and bodily diseases, etc. Book is in original calf and is good for its age. A name is inscribed on frontispiece in brown ink. There is some foxing on the pages. 18th century edition. Second Edition. Full-Leather. Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.
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Letters from a Father to His Son, on Various Topics Relative to Literature and the Conduct of Life, Printed for J. Johnson, St Paul's Church-yard (18th century)
by Aiken, J. MD
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Travels and Travellers/ the Attache or Sam Slick in England/adventure of Captain Bonneville (Bound in One Volume)
by (Trollope, Haliburton, Irvi ng) (3 Vols Bound together)
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Paris: Various, 1846. This is a unique beautiful leather and marble covered book that has three authors and three of their works bound together. The Publisher of The Trollope book (travels and Travelers) is A&W Galignani (Paris - 1846), Haliburton's - The Attache -or Sam Slick in England is Baudry's European Library - Paris 1843) and Washington Irving's Capt Bonneville is also Baudry's - 1837. There is a Bookplate of Sir H. Hervey Bruce Bart on the front cover. Research indicates that he was one of the Patrons/Benefactors of the first Belfast Musical Festival that occured on 10/19/1813. The book is covered in 3/4 brown leather - somewhat worn on the seam and marbled cloth which is worn and rubbed. There is some rubbing on corners and bottom. Interior of book is very good with some foxing... 1846,1843,1837 Editions of Titles. 3/4 Leather and Marbled Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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