HORAE VACIVAE. A Thought-Book of the Wise Spirits of all ages and all Countries, Fit for all Men and all Hours

ELMES, James (1782-1862)

Published by Boston and Cambridge: James Munroe & Company, 1851

About this Item

Hardcover. First American Edition. Publisher's blue-black textured cloth with gilt stamped title on spine and blind stamped decorative oval design on front and rear boards. Spine slightly sunned. Pale yellow endpapers; feint inscription on ffep dated Aug. 18, 1851 and small sticker affixed to front pastedown. Binding tight. Top of text block lightly dust soiled and foxed. Minimal shelfwear. Contents arranged alphabetically by subject matter. xxii; 256 pages. 6.75" x 4.5" w. A well-preserved, scarce edition. PREFACE: The following collection of "thoughts that breathe and words that burn," have been gathered from the literary treasures of all ages and all countries: they have been selected with a certain regard to uniformity of sentiment on moral, philosophical, and religious Truth; and particularly as tending to prove the conformity of Reason with Revelation. Seller Inventory # 2359

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Title: HORAE VACIVAE. A Thought-Book of the Wise ...

Publisher: Boston and Cambridge: James Munroe & Company

Publication Date: 1851

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition