"A book should serve as the axe for the frozen sea within us."
— Franz Kafka

London: Printed for J. Stockdale, [etc.] 1806. [Directory] ORIGINAL DIRECTORY. Duodecimo in half-sheets (16 x 9cm), pp.iv; 364. Quite heavily trimmed. Publisher's tan full sheepskin with gilt date and ruling to spine. All edges speckled grey. Some black ink notes to front endpapers. Heavy black ink emendations to the members of parliament for Scotland, otherwise internally clean. Moderate wear to slightly bowed boards. Spine sunned, and the head-cap pulled away. Very good. A series of lists, including the Peerage, Members of Parliament, significant figures in the royal household, the royal houses of Europe, Baronets, the chief Ministers of State, the principal officers of the Army and Navy, and members of important scientific, medical, legal, religious, mercurial, and charitable societies. Item #59497
Price: £30.00