$150
Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of (1694-1773) Letters [... ] to his Son, Philip Stanhope . London: for J. Dodsley in Pall-Mall, 1774. Octavo in four volumes, later edition, portrait frontispiece present in volume one; contemporary boards, rebacked, worn, some labels chipped, edges worn, first few signatures in volume one starting, 8 1/4 x 5 1/4 in. Chesterfield wrote more than 400 letters to his son from the 1730s until 1768, when the son died. As a study in 18th century diplomatic manners and customs, they are invaluable.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2013-06-01