first edition
1801 · London
by Fellowes, Robert
London: printed for J. White, Fleet-Street, 1801. First edition, 8vo, pp. lix, [1], 404; largely unopened; original blue paper-covered boards, cream paper shelfback, printed paper label on spine; spine a bit soiled else a very good, sound copy. With the armorial bookplate of John Scott, first Lord Eldon (1751-1838), Lord High Chancellor, 1801-1806 and 1807-1827, with the motto "Sit Sine Labe Decus" on the front pastedown. This copy with an undated presentation on the front free endpaper from Fellowes: "From the author with his respectful compliments." On the verso of this is the ownership signature of "Eldon." Fellowes (1771-1847) was editor of The Critical Review for six years. Bequeathed 200,000 pounds in 1824, he spent much of his money on benevolent causes and sponsored programs at London University and Edinburgh University. In 1828 he acquired The Examiner, a London weekly. His religious publications, such as the present title, advocated practical philanthropy.
(Inventory #: 66697)