The art of being easy at all times, and in all places. Written chiefly for the use of a lady of quality. Made English from the French original by Edward Combe, A. B. of Merton Coll. Oxon.
Book Description
First edition in English. 12mo, [26], 163. The English translation of Deslandes Art de ne point s ennuyer. Recent good quality quarter calf on marbled boards, contrasting label and raised bands. In this example, the two contents leaves at the end have been bound it at the beginning. Half title present (bound before the dedication). Prelims are a little worn, and repaired to inner margin, occasional light foxing. Albeit a used example, a complete and rare instance of an early work in the philosophy of happiness, which has many sensible points … the Art of Thinking and the Art of being Easy at all Times are joined together in the strictest alliance…. (page 163). ESTC T107767. Priced accordingly.
Author
[DESLANDES, Andre Francois; COMBE, Edward.
Date
1724
Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
London: C Rivington, 1724
Condition
Good
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