Richard Lucas — An Enquiry After Happiness

London, J. Buckland, et al. 1764 . Leather. The tenth edition of Richard Lucas's philosophical and religious work surrounding true happiness, complete with three parts in two volumes. The tenth edition of the work. First published in 1685. Complete with three parts bound in two volumes. Uniformly bound in full calf.'An Enquiry after Happiness' was a study on the obtainment of happiness and fulfilment, written by Welsh clergyman and writer of devotional works, Richard Lucas. The enquiry was written in three parts, with the first discussing obtaining happiness, the second exploring the true notion of life, and the third part surrounding religious perfection. Uniformly bound in full calf. Externally, generally smart, with slight rubbing to the extremities, joints and spine, with a little loss to the head and tail of the spines. Spine labels have been misplaced, with 'I' being adhered to Volume II and 'II' being adhered to Volume I. Joints are beginning to crack at the head, with front hinges a touch strained, but holding firm. Offsetting to endpapers, with the front endpaper a little strained to the head. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with the odd handling mark or light spot. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .