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Antiquarian Manuscript - Letter by Philip Dormer Stanhope 4th Earl of Chesterfield to His Son Philip Stanhope at Mr. Robert’s …
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Antiquarian Manuscript - Letter by Philip Dormer Stanhope 4th Earl of Chesterfield to His Son Philip Stanhope at Mr. Robert’s Boarding House, Marybone
Description / Note:: Over a 30 year period, Lord Chesterfield (1694-1773) corresponded with his illegitimate son Philip Stanhope (1737-1768) providing advice on navigating society and the manners and ways of a gentleman. Upon the death of Chesterfield, Philip’s mother published the letters in 1774 as Letters to His Son on the Act of Becoming a Man of the World and a Gentleman.
Autographed: Chesterfield
Medium: Ink on Paper
Era/Year: Mid 18th Century
Size: 7 x 9 , Bifolium
Condition: Overall Very Good, Folds Proper to Original
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- Dimensions
- 7ʺW × 1ʺD × 9ʺH
- Period
- 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Overall Very Good Condition with Toning Consistent with Age Overall Very Good Condition with Toning Consistent with Age less
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