1807 Principles of Eloquence Abbé Maury Pulpit Bar Rhetoric Leather Book For Sale

An early American edition of The Principles of Eloquence, Adapted to the Pulpit and the Bar by the Abbé Jean-Siffrein Maury, translated from the French with additional notes by John Neal Lake, A.M.

Published in New York in 1807 by D. and G. Bruce for Thompson, Hart and Co., No. 186 Pearl Street.

A fascinating early nineteenth-century treatise on rhetoric and persuasive speech, written particularly for the worlds of the pulpit and the bar. Maury examines the principles of oratory and rhetorical composition through subjects including metaphor, style, language, argument, Cicero, Fénelon, Bossuet, preaching and the action of the orator. The work occupies an unusual intersection of early American intellectual history, theology, law, education and public speaking.

Bound in period full calf with gilt-ruled spine and red leather title label lettered “Maury on Eloquence.” The front pastedown bears an elaborate early ownership inscription dated 1812, only five years after publication.

DETAILS

Author: Jean-Siffrein Maury, Abbé Maury
Translator: John Neal Lake, A.M.
Title: The Principles of Eloquence, Adapted to the Pulpit and the Bar
Publication: New York
Printer: D. and G. Bruce
Publisher: Thompson, Hart and Co.
Date: 1807
Pagination: 275 pages
Language: English
Binding: Full calf leather
Subject: Rhetoric / Oratory / Eloquence / Religion / Law

CONDITION

Antique condition consistent with age. Period calf binding shows rubbing, scuffing and edge wear, with wear at the joints and extremities. Red spine label remains present with gilt lettering; cracking to Front Spine...it is delicate. Interior shows expected age toning and scattered foxing/spotting. Early handwritten ownership inscription dated 1812 to the front pastedown. Please review photographs carefully for binding and overall condition.

An appealing early American book for collectors of rhetoric, oratory, legal and theological history, early nineteenth-century printing, or period leather bindings.

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