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London: J. Wilford, 1724. Hard Cover. Good binding. 12mo. [16], xiv, [2 (ads)], vi, 168, [4 (index)] pp., frontis, plates, illus. Fourth edition. Bound in 19th century paper over boards with morocco title label on the spine; all 46 copperplate engravings are present, some folding, some full page, some in-text. The paper at both outer hinges is splitting, but the covers are solidly attached; light wear to the extremities; a handsomely simple binding; contents are evenly and moderately foxed; a few of the folding plates have early and tasteful mends to a fold--minimal and not distracting and most importantly, effective. Originally issued in Latin in 1511, In Praise of Folly "is a brilliant, biting satire on the folly to be found in all walks of life. The book stemmed from the decision which Erasmus had taken when he left Rome to come to England, that no form of preferment could be obtained at the sacrifice of his freedom to read, think and writing what he liked. In it Kings and Popes, Princes of the… Leer más