Book Description

First edition in English. 12mo, [26], 163. The English translation of Deslandes Art de ne point s ennuyer. Recent good quality quarter calf on marbled boards, contrasting label and raised bands. In this example, the two contents leaves at the end have been bound it at the beginning. Half title present (bound before the dedication). Prelims are a little worn, and repaired to inner margin, occasional light foxing. Albeit a used example, a complete and rare instance of an early work in the philosophy of happiness, which has many sensible points … the Art of Thinking and the Art of being Easy at all Times are joined together in the strictest alliance…. (page 163). ESTC T107767. Priced accordingly.
Author Edward Combe
Date 1724
Binding Hardcover
Publisher C. Rivington
Condition Good

Price: £245.00

Offered by Celsus Books

Friends of the PBFA

For £10 get free entry to our fairs, updates from the PBFA and more.

Please email info@pbfa.org for more information

Join PBFA

Membership of the PBFA is open to anyone who has been trading in antiquarian and second-hand books for a minimum of two years subject to certain criteria.

Email info@pbfa.org to find out more, or complete the enquiry form.

complete the form