Author: PALMER (Charles):
Title: A Collection of Select Aphorisms and Maxims; With several Historical Observations: Extracted from the most Eminent Authors.
Description: London: Printed by E. Cave..., 1748. FIRST EDITION. 4to, pp. [ii], ii, [ii], 322, engraved frontispiece, contemporary calf, early reback, morocco labels; several leaves sprung, binding scratched and worn. The dedication to Prince George extols his "future Choice" and "future Example." Thereafter, the future George III would be able to enjoy admonitions like aphorism 1315: "Nothing can make a King of England absolute, but his goodness, and strict regard to laws."

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