LETTERS AND TRACTS ON THE CHOICE OF COMPANY AND OTHER SUBJECTS. Signed by previous owner Thomas Lawrence the artist.
London: Printed for J. Whiston and B. White, 1762. Second edition. Hardcover. Octavo (8vo). Very good- condition. Item #010335
xxxii, 304 pages of text. Original full leather binding is moderately rubbed and worn, with lightly bumped corners; front board reattached. Previous owner's name inked out (Jos. Wood Jr. or Sr. 5th April 1767) on front endpaper and title page. Autographed signature of "T. Lawrence" on title page. Old bookseller's catalogue description taped to the inside of the front board. Minor foxing to text. Published anonymously. On evil companions, intemperance in eating and drinking, and card-playing. Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830), was a portrait painter, collector and President of the Royal Academy. Second edition.
Price: $675.00