William Gilpin — Dialogues on Various Subjects

London, T. Cadell and W. Davies, 1812 . Leather. A handsomely bound example of the second edition of William Gilpin's very scarce collection of dialogues, many of which have an Anglican moral message. The second edition of this work, which is very scarce in all editions. First published in 1807. A posthumously published collection of fifteen essays on a variety of subjects from English artist, Church of England cleric, schoolmaster and author William Gilpin, who is credited with originating the idea of the picturesque. With dialogues on writing, eduction, duelling, town vs city life, the infliction of divine punishment, alms-giving, and other subjects. Retaining half title. Former owner's inscription to a front blank. In a full calf binding, with gilt detailing to back strip and board perimeters. Externally, vibrant. Front joint and rear joint head and tail starting, with front board a touch tender, and rear board firmly held. Inscription to a front blank. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Good . Ill.: None. Good .