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Click here to see our other books! An Estimate of the Manners and Principles of the Times [With] Characteristics of the Present Political State of Great Britain John Brown; Robert Wallace 1758 L Davis and C Reymers; A Millar : London 8.5" by 5" 265, [4], [7], iv-xviii, [1], 20-256pp SUMMARY Two interesting pieces of social commentary from the eighteenth century, bound together in one volume. Both works are first editions. First Edition,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage : £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION Being the second volume only of 'An Estimate of the Manners and Principles of the times' and the one and only volume of 'Characteristics of the Present Political State of Great Britain'. Both works are issued anonymously, with the author's later attributed. The author of the first work, 'An Estimate of the Manners and Principles of the times. By the author of Essays on the Characteristics, &c.' is John Brown. John Brown was an English Anglican priest who wrote many popular essays. This work was his most popular, which was first published in 1757-8. The work is a bitter satire which earned great popularity with the general public who were disenfranchised by the current war, (Seven Years' War). This is volume II only, lacking volume I. This volume is complete in itself, with the two leaves of advertisements to the rear. The author of the second work is known as the Scottish minister Robert Wallace. Here Wallace moves away from his usual field of demographics into taxation. He discusses banks, national debts, national riches and more. With the errata to the contents pages. With the half title for 'Characteristics' bound in just before leaf B2. ESTC Nos. T147672 and T84428. A smart copy of these two works. CONDITION In a full calf binding. Externally, sound. Small loss to the second spine labels and to the spine, particularly the second two panels. Small loss to the head and tail of spine. Bumping to the extremities. Front hinge is strained but firm. Prior owners' inscriptions to the recto of front endpapers, in contemporary ink and in pencil. Contemporary ink notes to the rear pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright. Worm holes to the first 157 pages of the first work, not affecting any text. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with just the odd spots. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques