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Scarce Signed Presentation Copy "Epistle to a Friend" by Charles W. Peale, 1803
Item Details
| Title and Author/Editor | An Epistle to a Friend on the Means of Preserving Health, Promoting Happiness; and Prolonging the Life of Man to its Natural Period (Charles W. Peale) |
| Genre | Medical, Diaries, Journals and Letters, Essays, Treatises and Speeches, Health, Beauty and Fitness |
| Printer | R. Aitken |
| Binding | Leather, Clamshell box |
| Publisher or Printer | Jane Aitken |
| Publication Year | 1803 |
| Period | Early 19th Century, Antique |
| Place of Publication | Philadelphia |
| Language | English |
| Signed | Yes |
| Signed by | Charles W. Peale |
| Number of Books | 1 |
| Additional Information | Ink annotation to title page reads "presented to Rubens Peale by C. W. Peale, November the 19th, 1803. Museum, Philadelphia.” |
Condition
- generally tight binding; loose and cracked hinges; bumped corners; red rot, cracking, scratches, peeling, and wear to boards and spines; fading to gilt design; page toning and foxing; bowing.
Dimensions
1.25" W x 9.75" H x 6.0" D
- measures clamshell box.
Item #
ITMGA05669
