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Very Good+ Contemporary tree calf, spine ornately stamped in gilt, gilt-stamped lettering in black leather spine label; complete set of 4 volumes, 8vo; pp. 524, plus frontis.; [4], 568; 544; [2], 466, [87] (index). A few tiny chips at spine tips; some light scuffing along joints and edges of boards; corners lightly bumped. Small spot of soiling on fore-edge of Volumes I and IV, otherwise text blocks are nice and clean. A very nice set, with armorial bookplate of Alington on front paste-downs. Sir William Temple, 1st Baronet (1628-1699) was an English statesman and essayist. His literary works consist mostly of essays, however, he did write some longer pieces such as "Observations upon the United Provinces, " and "Essay on the Original and Nature of Government."
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Very Good. 2 volume set in folio. A superior copy, suitable for a gift. 33 cm. Rebound in full modern leather. Fine binding and cover. Red leather spine labels. A handsome set. All edges red. Internally very good, with clean, white, unmarked pages. A few marginal spots. Contents: V.1. Some account of the life and writings of Sir William Temple, bart. Observations upon the United Provinces of the Netherlands. Miscellanea [in 3 pts., pt. 3 ed. by Jonathan Swift]. Memoirs, the the third part [1679-1680, ed. by Jonathan Swift]. Memoirs [1672-1679]. / V.2. Letters written by Sir William Temple, bart. and other ministers of state, both at home and abroad [1665-1672]...published by Jonathan Swift. Letters to the King [i.e. Charles II], the Prince of Orange, the chief ministers of state and other persons...published by Jonathan Swift. An introduction to the history of England. This is an oversized or heavy book that requires additional postage for international delivery outside of Canada and the US.