Tales of the Old West: Western & Native American July Sale
Sat, Jul 13, 2024 11:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 601
"Character" by Samuel Smiles, 1881 New Edition
Estimate: $100 - $200
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
Included in this lot isthe 1881 New Edition of "Character" by Samuel Smiles, Belford, Clarke & Co. publishers. Well-known to historians of technology as the author of a series of books about great British engineers, "Character" is the second of his noted Self-Help Series books, "Self-Help", "Character", "Thrift", "Duty", and, "Life and Labour", this is a classic treatise on human character traits and flaws. Smiles' book "Self-Help" has been called "the bible of mid-Victorian liberalism" and had lasting effects on British political though. The Series enshrined the basic Victorian values associated with the “gospel of work.” The brown cloth bound gold gilt stamped illustrated hardcover is in very nice condition, slight scuffing exhibited to covers, gold gilt bright. Intact pages exhibit age tanning and very slight foxing. Measures 5"W x 7.25"L x 1.25"D, weight 1lb.
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