(Chesterfield, Earl of). LETTERS written by the Late Right Honourable Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of Chesterfield, to His Sone, Philip Stanhope, Esq;...together with Several Other Pieces on Various Subjects. Published by Mrs. Eugenia Stanhope, from the originals now in her possession. London: Printed for J. Dodsley in Pall-Mall, 1774. Two Volumes. FIRST EDITION with the half-titles and leaf of errata. Sizeable quartos, full tan calf, gilt paneled spines with morocco labels, all edges gilt. Remains a desirable copy of a title that is regarded as one of the best insights into 18th century life and manners. Gulick 2; Rothschild 596.
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