Tupper, Martin F(arquhar). Proverbial philosophy. (A book of thoughts and arguments, originally treated). Illustrated. London, Thomas Hatchard 1854. Gr.-8° (22 x 17 cm.). X, (1), 366, (1) p. with illustrations, some of which are full-page, in woodcut (by the brothers Dalziel, John Tenniel and John Gilbert). Blind-embossed leather binding with a gold-embossed title on the spine and gilt edges (signed (James) Hayday & (William) Mansell).

First illustrated edition. – Collection of thoughts and arguments, covering such topics as memory, humility, pride, hatred, anger, prayer, wealth, mystery, immortality, society, solitude, and many more. – The finest edition of the magnum opus by the British writer M. F. Tupper (1810–1889), one of Queen Victoria’s favourite books. – A very fine copy in a signed deluxe binding by the renowned bookbinders Hayday & Mansell.

• Kategorie: Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft / Illustrierte Bücher / Pressendrucke
• Schlagwörter: Einbände · Einbandkunst · Illustrated books · Illustrierte Bücher
• Sprache: Englisch
• Bestellnummer: 110285BB

Unser Preis: EUR 160,--