Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of (1694-1773) Letters [...] to his Son, Philip Stanhope

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Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of (1694-1773)Letters [...] to his Son, Philip Stanhope. London: for J. Dodsley in Pall-Mall, 1774.
Octavo in four volumes, later edition, portrait frontispiece present in volume one; contemporary boards, rebacked, worn, some labels chipped, edges worn, first few signatures in volume one starting, 8 1/4 x 5 1/4 in.
Chesterfield wrote more than 400 letters to his son from the 1730s until 1768, when the son died. As a study in 18th century diplomatic manners and customs, they are invaluable.
Estimate $200-400


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