Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4th Earl of Letters Written by the Late Right Honourable Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earlof Chesterfield, to his Son, Philip Stanhope, Esq; Late EnvoyExtraordinary at the Court of Dresden: Together with several other pieceson various Subjects London: Printed for J. Dodsley in Pall-Mall, 1774 First Edition, with half-titles. 2 vols., 4to (28x 22 cm.). Published by Mrs. Eugenia Stanhope, from the Originals now in her Possession. Engraved frontispiece portrait after he painting by Hoare. Full contemporary polished tree calf, ornately gilt spines with central floral and basket devices in each panel, spines with red and green leather labels lettered in gilt. Joints to both volumes starting (but sound), light rubbing to head of volume one and to edges of both; interiors clean and crisp; early owner's signature on title-page of volume I. Overall, a very impressive set in a handsome binding of the period. Rothschild 596 Price: USD 3,500.00 other currencies   order no. 25589    inquire

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