The Way to the Temple of True Honour and Fame by the Paths of Heroic Virtue, exemplified in the most entertaining lives of the most eminent persons of both sexes: on the plan laid down by Sir William Temple in his essay of heroic virtue, in four volumes. This edition contains vol 1 & 2 bound together. 1773. 1st ed. 12mo. Leather spine and edged boards with original marbled front and back boards. New spine and gilt titles, book has been conserved. Small mark on inside cover, other than very tiny areas of spotting text is very good through-out. Owner’s signature John Cowling (1857) on first title page. Charming engraving of famous scholars entering a Roman Temple op title page.
The book details how philosophers of all era would look at various philosophical problems from the different ages of man can be discussed. With chapters entitled Osiris and Isis (from Roman writings) to more modern works, book is in English. A rare First edition.
The Way to the Temple of True Honour and Fame by the Paths of Heroic Virtue, exemplified in the most entertaining lives of the most eminent persons of both sexes: on the plan laid down by Sir William Temple in his essay of heroic virtue, in four volumes. This edition contains vol 1 & 2 bound together. 1773. 1st ed. 12mo. Leather spine and edged boards with original marbled front and back boards. New spine and gilt titles, book has been conserved. Small mark on inside cover, other than very tiny areas of spotting text is very good through-out. Owner’s signature John Cowling (1857) on first title page. Charming engraving of famous scholars entering a Roman Temple op title page.
The book details how philosophers of all era would look at various philosophical problems from the different ages of man can be discussed. With chapters entitled Osiris and Isis (from Roman writings) to more modern works, book is in English. A rare First edition.
