Curiosities of Literatureby Isaac Disraeli

Publication: 1858 William Veazie; Boston

Beautifully bound early edition set of Curiosities of Literature by Isaac Disraeli. This celebrated 19th-century work delves into the lesser-known aspects of literary history. First published in 1791, it has been reissued in various editions. This particular edition, released in 1858, includes a biography by his son, Benjamin Disraeli, offering a more in-depth look at the life and writings of the author. The book touches on alchemy, though not extensively, and adopts a critical tone regarding the subject. It features historical vignettes about individuals who sought the Philosopher’s Stone or the Elixir of Life, often in the context of eccentric scholarship.

Condition: three quarters leather with ornate decorated spine, heavy textured cloth boards, edges red, scuffing to joints, clean copy in Near Fine condition