Miscellaneous Observations relating to Education. More especially, as it respects the Conduct of the Mind, to which is added, an Essay on a Course of Liberal Education for Civil and Active Life
Bath, J. Johnson, 1778 [first edition].
Octavo, [iii]-xxvi, 334 pages (lacking the half-title and perhaps a terminal blank; errata are printed on page xxvi).
Early polished speckled calf with gilt-decorated edges and spine, raised bands and contrasting leather title-labels; leather a little rubbed, scuffed and lightly marked, with trifling loss to the head of the spine; joints slightly cracked at the foot of the spine; scattered pale foxing (a little heavier on the endpapers and the first and last few leaves); front flyleaf a little creased; small light inoffensive tidemarks to the top margin of a few sections; overall, a very good copy with contemporary ownership details (dated 1780) on the front flyleaf.
Item #77930
Price (AUD):
$550.00