Maxims; Comprehending a Plan of Education, on the Principles of Virtue and Politeness; and Calculated to Form the Man of Honour, the Man of Virtue, and the Accomplished GentlemanStanhope, Philip Dormer, Earl of Chesterfield.  Published by G Nicholson 1799.  Very small book. Marbled boards and leather corners.  Spine was probably leather, but is missing. Boards are worn. Pages are foxed throughout. Front hinge is cracked. Book is in good condition considering age. Inscripton dated 1854 on fly leaf.