Wit and Wisdom of the Rev. Sydney Smith Being Selections from His Writings and Passages of His Letters and Table-Talk
NY: Redfield, 1856. First. Hardcover. First editon. Dark brown cloth with spine lettering gilt; frontis engraving of Rev. Smith. INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR AND DATED AT NEW YORK, JUNE 4, 1856, ON A TIPPED IN BLANK LEAF. 458 pps. with index; 10 pps. of publisher's ads. Folding facsimile mss. page. A tight, firm copy, faded portion to the front cover, foxed throughout and with a shallow crescent tidemark to the lowre edge of the text block not touching the text. Sopine lettering stil quite clear. Sydney Smith (1771-1845) was an English writer and divine known for his wit and gaiety. He was oft quoted and London society sought his company. Several of his quotes appear in Bartlett. Item #E319
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