Allestree, Richard

GENTLEMAN'S CALLING.

      Printed for T. Garthwait, London 1660 - .[32, 176 pgs.]. 9 PAGES PRIVATE DEVOTIONS. SECOND EDITION PRINTED SAME YEAR AS THE FIRST.TWO ENGRAVED TITLE PAGES AS WELL AS FULL PAGE ENGRAVINGS OF JEREMIAH AND ZEDEKIAH.Preface initialed by H.H.(Humphrey Henchman 1592-1675 Bishop of London).Popular advice book of the 17th century on how a gentleman should find a calling in life.Professionally rebacked with original spine and boards laid down.Full leather with gilt border on covers and 6 compartments on spine heavily decorated in gilt.Elaborate scenes on engraved title pages.Text block edged in red and good and tight. Small chip in title label on spine.Some rubbing to leather boards HOWEVER A VERY NICE COPY. SCARCE. [Attributes: Hard Cover]