1740 WORKS of SIR WILLIAM TEMPLE 2 volumes antique FOLIO in ENGLISH

Description: THE WORKS of SIR WILLIAM TEMPLE , Bart. 2 volumes London; 1740 Folio: 9 by 14" xiv, [2], (1-6), 7-480 pp [8], 91-20, 3-585 pp engraved portrait frontispiece after Lely (laid down to the front pastedown) Original leather bindings, spines with raised bands and red morocco title labels. Leather worn, vol. 2 scraped on the front board. Hinges cracked. Very good interior, occasional minor foxing Text in English ============================== Sir William Temple, 1st Baronet (1628 – 1699) was an English diplomat, politician and writer. An important diplomat, he was recalled in 1679, and for a brief period was a leading advisor to Charles II of England, with whom he then fell out. Temple subsequently retired to the countryside, and thereafter occupied himself with gardening and writing. He is best remembered today for two aspects of his life after retirement: a passage on the designs of Chinese gardens, written without ever having seen one, and for employing a young Jonathan Swift as his secretary. The first is sometimes given as an early indication of the English landscape garden style, praising irregularity in design. =================================== Please see my other auctions Thank You Refund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND, 100% money back if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Items must be returned to us within 20 days in order to receive a refund or replacement. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

Price: 642 USD

Location: New Hope, Pennsylvania

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