Essays Upon Several Moral Subjects. In Two Parts.
by Jeremy Collier
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- Hardcover
- Condition
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: R. Sare; H. Hindmarsh, 1698. Leather. Good. 8" by 5.5". None. The scarce third edition of the complete first and second part of theatre critic Jeremy Collier's collection of essays on the morality of late seventeenth century life. The scarce third edition of this work. The first part was originally published as 'Miscellanies' in 1694, and the second part as 'Miscellanies upon moral subjects' in 1795.ESTC Citation No. R10122. With an individual title page, pagination and register to the second part, as called for.With the register: [8], B-Q8, R4; A-N8. Collated, complete.Theatre critic Jeremy Collier, known for his criticism of the English stage in the pamphlet 'Short View of the Immorality and Profaneness of the English Stage' presents essays on a wide range of subjects, including pride, duelling, desire, old age, fame, kindness, and the entertainment of books. With an advertisement leaf to the rear of part I.With extensive ink inscriptions and the bookplate of J. Jones to the front pastedown, and a Presbyterian college library stamp to each title page.A fascinating insight into moral attitudes at the close of the seventeenth century. In a full calf binding. Lacking spine label. Joints starting, with small losses of leather to head and tail of front joint, with front board held by cords only, but holding firm. Lacking front and rear free endpaper. Bookplate and extensive inscriptions to front pastedown. Stamps to each title page. Pages significantly age toned, with spotting and handling marks throughout. Good
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- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 855F16
- Title
- Essays Upon Several Moral Subjects. In Two Parts.
- Author
- Jeremy Collier
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- R. Sare; H. Hindmarsh
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1698
- Size
- 8" by 5.5"
- Keywords
- j jones collier Short View of the Immorality and Profaneness of the English Stage morality collier
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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