The works of Sir William Temple,... To which is prefixed the life..
by TEMPLE, Sir William
- Used
- Condition
- Worn,, hinges cracked.
- Seller
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Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia
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About This Item
Apparent third edition thus: Lowndes lists earlier editions of 1720 and 1731, but this edition is not mentioned. Temple, author and talented diplomat, retired from public life in 1681 to his estate Moor Park, where he produced many works of essays, several prepared for publication by his recalcitrant protégé, Jonathon Swift.
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- Bookseller
- Hordern House Rare Books (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2408466
- Title
- The works of Sir William Temple,... To which is prefixed the life..
- Author
- TEMPLE, Sir William
- Book Condition
- Used - Worn,, hinges cracked.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- J. Round
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1740
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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