Roger lestrange lucius annaeus seneca (51 risultati)

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Condizione: New.

Condizione: New.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Paperback. Condizione: New.

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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is an extensive analysis of the nature of benefits, arguing that the intention behind a benefit is more important than the material value of the benefit itself. The author explores the various ways that individuals can confer benefits on each other, from acts of charity to expressions of gratitude. Drawing on examples from history, philosophy, and literature, the author demonstrates how benefits can shape human relationships and create a sense of community. The author offers insights into the complex interplay between obligation, reciprocity, and morality in human interactions. Ultimately, this book is a profound exploration of the power of giving and receiving benefits and how these actions can shape our lives and the world around us. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Condizione: New. KlappentextrnrnThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the complexities of gratitude, ingratitude, and the art of conferring benefits. The author, a renowned philosopher, explores the moral obligations and expectations surrounding the giving and receiving of favors. Through thought-provoking examples and philosophical insights, this book examines the various motivations behind human generosity and the often-problematic nature of reciprocity. The author argues that true gratitude stems from a genuine appreciation for the intrinsic value of a benefit, rather than from a sense of duty or expectation of return. The book also emphasizes the importance of discretion and tact in both bestowing and acknowledging benefits, to avoid creating feelings of indebtedness or resentment. Overall, this book offers a nuanced and timeless exploration of the social and ethical implications of gratitude and beneficence, providing valuable insights for fostering healthier and more fulfilling human interactions. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Hard Cover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good+. Limited Edition. Limited Centennial Edition of 750 numbered copies in brown papered boards with gilt-stamped brown cloth shelfback and gilt-stamped brown cloth dust jacket, this number 259, no markings, NOT ex-lib, binding tight pages clean & unfoxed, t.e.g., bright and sharp-cornered boards near-immaculate, jacket shows very light wear with a little fraying/chipping to spine top & top corner tips, else Fine exemplary copy of beautiful production reproducing the 1817 original "page for page" with numerous facsimile pages from the 1817 Fifth American Edition facing the corresponding type pages of the current edition; rare in this condition with many uncut pages and including the scarce original cloth jacket; lg 8vo; (xxviii) 29-373pp + colophon; many tipped-on facsimiles.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Author: Seneca, Lucius Annaeus; Sir Roger L'Estrange Title: Seneca's Morals, by Way of Abstract. To which is added, a Discourse under the title of An After-Thought. By Sir Roger L'Estrange, Knt. A New Edition. Publication Details: Edinburgh: Printed by Gavin Alston, MDCCLXXIV [1774]. A New Edition. 405 pages. The bibliographical record confirms this exact Gavin Alston edition and pagination; ESTC T134874. Description: An attractive 1774 Edinburgh edition of Sir Roger L'Estrange's long-popular rendering and arrangement of the moral writings of the Roman Stoic philosopher Lucius Annaeus Seneca. The work distils Seneca's writings on benefits, virtue, happiness, anger, adversity, providence, human conduct and the proper ordering of life. The title page is enclosed within an attractive typographical and ornamental border and identifies the volume as "A New Edition," printed in Edinburgh by Gavin Alston in 1774. An early ink ownership inscription, "James Alston", appears on the title page. Binding: Contemporary full brown calf, with five raised bands to the spine and a red morocco lettering piece titled "SENECA'S MORALS" in gilt. Remnants of gilt decoration/ruling remain around the lettering piece and bands. Plain calf boards with rounded corners. Condition: Good. A sound and appealing eighteenth-century copy in its contemporary calf binding. The binding is tight and firm, with the text block securely held. The calf shows expected rubbing, scuffing and surface wear from approximately 250 years of use, with heavier wear and some loss at the head of the spine and rubbing to the board edges and corners. The spine label remains present and clearly legible, with surviving gilt decoration. The boards show general surface rubbing, marking and variations in colour consistent with age. Internally, the pages show moderate age-toning and occasional spotting and marking, but the title page remains particularly clean and attractive. Early ownership inscription to title page. Overall a firmly bound and pleasing copy retaining considerable period character. …

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Condizione: Very Good. Sixth Edition. Three parts in one. Half brown morocco over cloth covered boards with new endpapers. Engraved frontispiece. Four raised bands and gilt lettering to spine. Speckled edges. Previous owner's name and inscription to the front fly dated 1739. Clipped corner to rear fly. A nice clean tight copy with no defacements.4.75 x 7.75 in (12 x 19.5 cm).…

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LeatherBound. Condizione: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1803 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 277 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 277 Volume 2 Language: English.…

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LeatherBound. Condizione: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1882 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 404 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 404 Seneca, Lucius Annaeus, ca. 4 B.C.-65 A.D,L'Estrange, Roger, Sir, 1616-1704,White, Andrew Dickson, 1832-1918. fmo.…

LeatherBound. Condizione: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1880 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 376 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 376 Volume c.1 Language: English,Latin.…

LeatherBound. Condizione: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1849 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 370 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 370 Language: English.…

LeatherBound. Condizione: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1764 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 428 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 428 Language: English.…

LeatherBound. Condizione: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1806 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 377 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 377 Language: English.…