Lacon or Many Things in Few Words: Addressed to Those Who Think by Colton, C. C

New York.: Published by E. Kearny., 1836. leather.. g+/0 lacks back free endpaper, large piece missing from foot of spine. 8vo..

New.

New York: Charles Wells, 1832. Revised. Hardcover. g. 12mo. First American Sterotype Edition. Three-quarter leather over marbled boards. Gilt decorated spine, embossed "Cogito Ergo Sum". . Some abrasion to boards and leather. Corners and edges worn. Age wear throughout binding. Marbled endpapers. Decorated page edges. Hinges starting. Bookplate of previous owner. Foxing throughout not affecting text. "Lacon" was a popular collection of aphorisms and observations. Overall in good condition.

New.

Paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items.

Paperback / softback. New.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

New York: Charles Wells, 1832. Revised, First American Stereotype Edition. Hardcover. g to g+. Octavo. (xii) 14-426pp. Black leather boards with gilt floral motifs and ruling on the covers. Gilt lettering, ruling and floral motifs on the spine. Gilt edges of the book block and dentelles. Illustrated title page. This a first American edition of this popular collection of aphorisms, observations and short essays by English eccentric Charles Caleb Colton. Among Colton's most enduring quotes is the now famous "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery". Binding with some rubbing to extremities, including the head and tail of the spine. Starting at the interior front cover. Foxing and damp staining to the initial pages, with some continued minor sporadic foxing throughout the text. book block tight overall. Binding in good, interior in good+ condition overall.