1795 The Oeconomy of Human Life Robert Dodsley Illustrated

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Oeconomy of Human Life. Translated from an Indian Manuscript, Written by an Ancient Bramin. To Which is Prefixed an Account of the Manner in Which the Said Manuscript was Discovered. In a Letter from an English Gentlemen now Residing in China to the Earl of E**** [Robert Dodsley] 1795 S. and E. Harding : London 7" by 4.5" 119pp SUMMARY Robert Dodsley's anonymous illustrated work 'The Oeconomy of Human Life', offering a series of moral lessons in the guise of an eastern philsopher. First thus, the first edition with these illustrations. Illustrated,Leather Binding,Original Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION 'The Oeconomy of Human Life' is written as if by an eastern philosopher, giving moral lessons to the reader. This work was first published anonymously in 1751, with it's authorship quickly being falsely attributed to the Earl of Chesterfield. This led to the book being a great success, and running through many editions and translations within the century. Written by Robert Dodsley, though his name does not appear on the title page of this work. Dodsley was a bookseller and publisher, publishing many of Samuel Johnson's works, helping him to finance his 'Dictionary'. He was briefly imprisioned for publishing Paul Whitehead's satirical poem 'Manners'. Dodsley also wrote 'Servitude: a Poem written by a Footman', 'A Muse in Livery, or the Footman's Miscellany', 'The Toy-Shop', and 'King and the Miller of Mansfield'. With illustrations throughout by Harding. Three pages of publisher's adverts to the rear. Prior owner's ink inscription to the verso to the front endpaper, 'Frances Matilda Lie....'. CONDITION In the original full straight grain morocco binding. Externally, generally smart. Light rubbing to the joints and to the extremities. Spine is cracking a little, with a little rubbing to the head and the tail, resulting in a very little loss. Minor bumping to the extremities. Light marking to the boards. Prior owner's ink inscription to the verso to the front endpaper, 'Frances Matilda Lie....'. Internally, firmly bound. Pages have a touch of age-toning, with some spotting. Head of the title page has been repaired with an additional leaf adhered. The odd pencil marks to pages. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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