A Treatise Shewing the Nature and Benefit of that Important Science and the Way to Attain it, Intermixed with various Reflections and Observations on Human Nature. With an engraved frontispiece and tailpieces. 6.75 x 4 inches. Extremely scarce, pre-1800 self-help work, in the original brown leather with a red leather label.
Rubbed and scuffed binding; front cover nearly loose, with worn shelfback and edges. Prelims and flyleaves chipped, but the text block is unmarked.See pictures below for more details, and message with any questions. As New: The book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published.
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The seller is "blue_roof_books" and is located in Oregon City, Oregon. This item can be shipped worldwide.