Sir William Temple, Baronet — Miscellanea

London, Printed by J. C. for Edw. Gellibrand; Printed by J. R. for Ri. and Ra. Simpson, 1681-1690. Leather. A very scarce second edition of Sir William Temple's reputable essays, complete in two parts bound into one. The second edition of Part I and Part II, published 1681-1690. The collected political and medical writings of leading statesman Sir William Temple, 1st Baronet. Complete in two parts bound as one.  In a contemporary full calf binding with raised bands and decorative gilt to the spine. Lacking endpapers and the final two leaves of Part II.  Part I ESTC No.R38800. Register: A4, B-P8, Q4.   Part II ESTC No.R38801. Register: A-X8, Y4. First leaf [A1] is blank. Lacking pp. 339-341 and final blanks, i.e. Y5-Y8.  Including 'An Essay upon the Original and Nature of the Government', 'Upon the Excesses of Grief', 'An Essay upon the Ancient and Modern Learning', and 'Upon the Gardens of Epicurus', which describes Temple's retirement from political life to his country estate at Moor Park as following the example of the Greek philosopher.      In a contemporary full calf binding with raised bands and decorative gilt to the spine. Lacking endpapers. Externally, with a crack to the front joint head, remaining firmly held. Rubbing resulting in minor loss to the head and tail of the spine and to the tail of the front board. A couple faint marks to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with occasional light spotting and the odd handling mark, to be expected. Tight binding resulting in partial tear towards the gutter of the title page. Minor worming to the upper inner corner of the first few leaves, not affecting text. Good . Ill.: None. Good .