Author: Rev. E. Berens
Title: A Selection from the Papers of Addison in the Spectator and Guardian; for the Use of Young People
Description: London, C and J Rivington, 1827. Leather. A very scarce work, designed for young people in the early nineteenth century. A very scarce work. Inscribed by the author to the half-title page, that reads 'Edward Harshires from Edward Berens 1827. Written by Edward Berens, the Archdeacon of Berkshire and fellow of Oxford University. Featuring a selection of papers from the author and essayist Joseph Addison, taken from the Spectator and Guardian publications. This collection of work are aimed at young people, and include themes which includes cheerfulness, dreams, self-knowledge, love and marriage and drunkeness among many others. Rebacked, in a full calf binding. Externally generally smart. Rubbing to the head and tail of the spine, with patches of rubbing to the extremities of the boards. Light offsetting the front and rear pastedowns. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with light spots to the odd page. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

Keywords: Addison Leather Very Scarce Leather None


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