[ WILLIAM DARRELL, 1651-1721 ] / [ HICKES, GEORGE 1642-1715 ] . - The Gentleman Instructed, In The Conduct Of A Virtuous And Happy Life. Written for the Instruction of a Young Nobleman. To Which is Added, A Word to the Ladies. In Two Volumes.London: Printed for R. Ware, J. Knapton, C. Hitch and L. Hawes, J. Hodges, J. and J. Rivington, J. Ward, R. Baldwin, M. and T. Longman, J. Waugh and W. Fenner, and M. Cooper. M DCCLV. [ 1755 ] . 0. "The Twelfth Edition." A very good two volume set in the original full leather bindings. With a dedication by George Hicks and a prefatory epistle signed: I. Y. D. 12mo. 6.5" x 4.0" x 1.0". Vol. I. pp.xxii/pp.312; Vol. II. [2pp.]/pp.319 . Full speckled calf binding. Matching spines with five raised bands, dulled gilt decorated compartments, volume numbers and title: "The Gentleman Instructed". Hinges carefully strengthened and edges rubbed. Endpapers stained. Armorial bookplate to the verso of each front board: "Henry Tomkinson, Dorfold" Owner' signature to endpaper and top of tilte-page. Clear English text on lightly toned paper. VG. ** Referenced by: ESTC T109255. *** "William Darrell, born 1651 in Buckinghamshire, England and died 28 February 1721 at St. Omer's College, France, was an English Jesuit theologian and writer. He was a member of the Catholic family Darrell of Scotney Castle, Sussex, being the only son of Thomas Darrell and his wife, Thomassine Marcham. He joined the Society of Jesus on 7 September 1671, and was professed 25 March 1689.." - See Wikipedia **** "Henry TomkinsonBorn August 29, 1741 - Dorfold Hall, Nantwich, Cheshire, England. Deceased in 1822 aged about 81 years old. - See Family History Records. GBP 180.00 [Appr.: EURO 207.75 US$ 244.38 | JP¥ 35708] Book number 50995is offered by:
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