Practical Wisdom

London: Arthur L. Humphreys, 1901. 310pp. 12mo. Bound in full blue morocco gilt extra, with red morocco doublures, t.e.g., with the name of "Childs Fricks" on front pastedown, by Morrell. Fine. 310pp. 12mo. Collection of notable 17th-century letters of guidance from noble Britons to their children. This finely bound “manual of life” from the library of Childs Frick, son of Henry Clay Frick.