Men Who Were Earnest: The Springs of Their Action and Influence - A Series of Biographical Studies
Edinburgh: Gall & Inglis, 1870. 1st Edition. Cloth. Near Fine. Item #018808
Small 8vo., 318pp. Sharp presumed First Edition of this anthology of 15 essays of influential figures in their field including the likes of Blaise Pascal, Albert Drurer, and Andrew Fuller. Undated bu c.1870. Beautifully bound in publisher's purple pebble-grained cloth blocked and lettered in black and gilt. All edges gilt. Nine illustrations including color frontispiece. Square and tight with just a touch of rubbing to spine ends and tips. Spine cloth dulled but not the gilt. Some scattered foxing to the prelims and an occasional spot on interior pages but no toning to speak of. Very well-preserved. A gorgeous collectable copy and quite scarce in such nice condition.
Price: $195.00