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The English Theophrastus, 1702

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Description

[Boyer, Abel (attributed to)] THE ENGLISH THEOPHRASTUS: OR, THE MANNERS OF THE AGE, BEING MODERN CHARACTERS OF THE COURT, THE TOWN, AND THE CITY. London: W. Turner, 1702. 8vo. [16], 144, 161–383, [1] pp., including engraved frontis and final page of ads. Error in page numbering but register and text continuous. Bound in period paneled calf boards, rebacked in 20th century. ********** First edition. A compilation of observations and aphorisms relating to contemporary society. Quite scarce.

Condition

Boards restored, some scuffs and wear. First couple of leaves (title and frontis) a bit adhered at gutter, contents mostly clean with only occasional minor blemishes, one corner chipped without loss of text. Good+ or better overall.

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The English Theophrastus, 1702

Name: The English Theophrastus, 1702
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