Proverbial Philosophy: A Book of Thoughts and Arguments Originally Treated by (the author) with Sixteen Characteristic Illustrations
by Martin Farquhar Tupper, Esq
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- Condition
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HATFIELD BOOKS AND MEMORABILIA, a five-star seller, presents the First "Authorized" American Edition of PROVERBIAL PHILOSOPHY, A Book of Thoughts and Arguments, Originally Treated by MARTIN FARQUHAR TUPPER, Esq., D.C.L.F.R.S. of Christchurch, Oxford. Philadelphia: E. H. Butler, 1852. Though there were many published editions in the U.S., this is the first to have the word "Authorized" on the title page. Full Leather Bound, 6 1/8" x 8", 391 pages, in Very Good Plus condition: Front, signed author illustration nearly separated, 2 owner dedications on first ffe. All pages gold gilt edged. Noted appraiser James Beattie has valued this copy at $225.
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First "Authorized" American Edition. Full Leather Bound, signed author illustration, all pages gold gilt edged.
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- Bookseller
- Hatfield Books and Memorabilia (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 376
- Title
- Proverbial Philosophy
- Author
- Martin Farquhar Tupper, Esq
- Format/Binding
- Full leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Authorized American Edition
- Publisher
- E. H. Butler Co.
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia
- Date Published
- 1852
- Pages
- 391
- Size
- 6 1/8" x 8"
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- Nineteenth Centurty Literature; philosophy and religion; Rare and Valuable;
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