Rural Philosophy Retirement 1807 Ely Bates 1st American ed. leather book

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Rural Philosophy: or, Reflections on Knowledge, Virtue, and Happiness: Chiefly in Reference to a Life of Retirement in the Country, by Ely Bates.
First American edition published 1807, Philadelphia by B.B. Hopkins and Co.
276 pages. Text in English.

Wonderful book with great content regarding retirement and finding inner peace.

Period mottled calf leather binding, smooth spine, gilt bands, gilt title lettering on contrasting red leather label. 

Item is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Item is not new or in "new" condition.

Binding gently age worn, leather remains supple, covers strongly attached, small chipping at spine ends, yet still remains overall attractive as an object.

Text block paper is toned, scattered spotting, internally well preserved, little staining or soiling, any flaws of a minor type unworthy of specific mention.

Still attractive on the shelf. Item displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. 

Please review photos for more detail and our best attempt to convey how this antique item survives.

Book Measures c. 7" H x 4 1/2" W.

[B2097].