John Earle; Philip Bliss [ed.] - Microcosmography; or a Piece of the World Discovered; in Essays and Characters

London, Printed for White and Cochrane; and John Harding , 1811. Leather. A scarce, entertaining and remarkable collection of essays concerning the world by John Earl. A new edition with notes and an appendix by Philip Bliss. The first impression was published in 1682. A remarkable collection of essays concerning the world by John Earle. A witty and humorous work, which shines a light on the customs and manners of society at the time through the great seventy eight fascinating characters. A very popular work by this author, being his first great literary piece.  In full calf binding. Externally very smart with only minor shelf wear and minor rubbing to the leather. Inscribed by a previous owner to the front free endpaper. With two newspaper columns on the volume to the front pastedown, dated 1811. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are generally clean throughout, with only minor offsetting or faint spotting to the very occasional leaf. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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