Author: Robert Dodsley; John Hill
Title: The Oeconomy of Human Life
Description: London, R. and J. Dodsley; W. Owen, 1754-1758 . Leather. A mixed edition set of thus collection of moral stories, 'The Oeconomy of Human Life', including Robert Dodsley's first volume, and John Hill's second volume. With the ninth edition of Robert Dodsley's first volume, published in 1758, and the third edition of John Hill's second volume, published in 1754.Later editions such as these include Hill's second volume, which was publicly rejected by Dodsley, who had no part in writing it.A charming collection of moral precepts - most of which are attributed to authors from India and China - with the work arranged in a similar stylistic format to the King James Bible. ESTC reference for volume I T82499; ESTC reference for volume II T181128Contemporary inscription to head of volume I title page.A handsome copy of this mid eighteenth century collection of moral tales and precepts. Rebound in full calf, with endpapers renewed. Externally, fine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages age toned, with discolouration concentrated to page perimeters, and instances of spotting throughout. Inscription to head of title page. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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