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1838 The Whole Duty of Man
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Description
Leather Binding
A new edition of this popular work.
'The Whole Duty of Man' is a high church Protestant devotional work, published anonymously towards the end of the Interregnum.
Modern scholars generally agree that the author was Richard Allestree, published anonymously as it represented a politically dangerous opinion of the time. Allestree was a staunch royalist during this era.
Prior owner's ink inscription to the verso to the front endpaper, 'Elizabeth M. W. Amery, from a sincere well wisher, M. A. E., Oct. 5th 1850.
Condition
In a full crushed morocco binding. Externally, generally smart, with some light rubbing and marks to the boards and spine. Small cracks to the head of the joints. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Stamps to the front paste down, and to the recto to the front endpaper. Prior owner's ink inscription to the verso to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean, with just a couple of light spots.
Very Good
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