Self-Knowledge

by Mason, John

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Self-Knowledge: a treatise, shewing the nature and benefit of the important science, and the way to attain it. Intermixed with various reflections and observations on human nature.
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Self-Knowledge: a treatise, shewing the nature and benefit of the important science, and the way to attain it. Intermixed with various reflections and observations on human nature.

by Mason, John (1706-1763)

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London: London: printed for S. Crowder, Pater-Noster-Row, 1794. Hardcover. Very Good. New edition; 12mo; xxiv,240pp. In modern brown cloth with gilt title to spine. New endpapers, first blank with archival tissue repair and early ink ownership inscription, occasional faint spots and light paper browning but overall a clean copy of this early edition. … Read more about this item
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Self-Knowledge: A Treatise Showing The Nature and Benefit of that Important Science, and the Way to Attain it. Intermixed with Various Reflections and Observations on Human Nature. To which are prefixed Memoirs of The Author.

by Mason, John

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Edinburgh: Printed by D. Schaw and Son, 1803. 12mo, pp. 28, iv, 224. Contemporary marbled calf, spine divided by gilt rules, black morocco label. A touch of soiling. Rubbed and a little marked, slight wear in places. Gift inscription to flyleaf: ‘Michael Lister, The Gift of his Mother Henrietta Lister 1807,’ further ownership marks of Michael Lister to… Read more about this item
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Self-Knowledge: A Treatise, showing the Nature and Benefit of that Important Science, and the Way to Attain it. Intermixed with various reflections and observations on human nature

by John Mason

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1810
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London: Printed for J. Mawman, 1810. Reprint Edition. Leather. Very Good. 0x0x0. Full tree calf leather. Spine re-backed with red leather spine label. Sixteenth Edition. One corner worn. Light pencil marginalia. xvi, 221pp., with a Publisher's Catalog. Solid copy. Full refund if not satisfied.
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Self Knowledge: a Treatise, showing the Nature and Benefit of that Important Science, and the Way to Attain It

Self Knowledge: a Treatise, showing the Nature and Benefit of that Important Science, and the Way to Attain It

by MASON, John

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Harford, [Connecticut]: Printed for Oliver D. Cooke, 1803. Hardcover. Fair. First American edition. 12mo. Contemporary full sheep. Binding is worn, front free endpaper is clipped at the top, thus a fair only sound copy. Scarce in the trade. *Shaw & Shoemaker* 4593.
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Self Knowledge: A Treatise, Shewing the Nature and Benefit of That Important Science, and the Way to Attain It Intermixed with Various Reflections and Observations on Human Nature

by Mason, John

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1793
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Boston: Printed in Boston by I. Thomas and E. T. Andrews, 1793 211 pages. Full contemporary leather binding with worn spine label. General wear to the covers. Owner's inscription on title page: "John Hammond's Book No. 17." Small stains, folded page corners, and other light wear to pages.. Illus. by Frontis.. First Thus.. Leather. Good.
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Self-Knowledge: A Treatise, Shewing the Nature and Benefit of that Important Science and the Way to Attain it

by John Mason

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J. Moore, 1792. Hardcover. Acceptable. 1792. Twelfth Edition. 209 pages. Fully bound in brown leather. Pages are moderately tanned and foxed throughout. Pencil inscription to front pastedown. Thumb-marking present. Previous owner's inscription to title page. Brown and blue marks to rear pastedown and free endpaper. Visible creasing to gutter. Cracking to gutters, with exposed binding threads. Boards have… Read more about this item
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Self-Knowledge: A Treatise Showing The Nature and Benefit of that Important Science, And the Way to Attain it. Intermixed with Various Reflections and Observations on Human Nature. The Fifteenth Edition, to which are prefixed Memoirs of The Author, By the Editor.
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London: Printed by C. Stower, 1804. 12mo, pp. [iv], 224. Contemporary marbled calf, spine divided by double gilt rules, black morocco label. A little toned and spotted. Somewhat rubbed, extremities worn. Pencil gift inscription to flyleaf: ‘From Edward Simpson to Annie M Bamfield’ dated 1845. A scarce printing of Mason’s book, first published in 1745, ‘which quickly became… Read more about this item
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SELF-KNOWLEDGE: A Treatise, showing The Nature and Benefit of that Important Science and the way to attain it.. to which are prefixed Memoirs of the Author

SELF-KNOWLEDGE: A Treatise, showing The Nature and Benefit of that Important Science and the way to attain it.. to which are prefixed Memoirs of the Author

by Mason, John

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1803
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Printed for D Schaw & Son, 1803. Book. Good. hardback. hardback, 12mo, half leather, marbled boards rubbed, corners of boards rubbed, gilt title to spine, very small stain to last few leaves at bottom corners, lacks short-title page, 224pp.
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Self Knowledge: A Treatise Shewing the Nature and Benefit of that Important Science and the Way to Attain it. Intermixed with various Reflections and Observations on Human Nature.

by MASON, John.

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Used - Some light staining to text; top half of front free endpaper town away; binding scuffed and worn; spine label lacking.
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The first Worcester edition, from the last British edition.
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1789.
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Worcester:: Isaiah Thomas,, 1789.. The first Worcester edition, from the last British edition.. contemporary full sheep.. Some light staining to text; top half of front free endpaper town away; binding scuffed and worn; spine label lacking. . 12mo,. Engraved frontispiece..
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Self-Knowledge; a Treatise Showing the Nature and Benefit of That Important Science

Self-Knowledge; a Treatise Showing the Nature and Benefit of That Important Science

by John Mason

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1811
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A. Wilson, 1811. Hardcover. Acceptable. 1811. Stereotyped Edition. 246 pages. No dust jacket. Brown paper covered boards. Pages are lightly tanned and foxed throughout, heavier to endpapers and pastedowns. Minor dog-eared corners. Scuffing and some small tears to edges of pages. Cracking to hinges with exposed binding, causing boards to be loose. Binding is shaky. Boards have heavy… Read more about this item
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Self Knowledge: A Treatise, Shewing The Nature And Benefit Of That Important Science ... With Various Reflections And Observations On Human Nature

by Mason, John

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Thirteenth Edition
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1797
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London: C. Dilly; Et Al. Fair with no dust jacket. 1797. Thirteenth Edition. Hardcover. Inner and outer hinges mostly split. Spine missing ends. Covers have slight edge rubbing. Pages have varying amounts of foxing, mostly very little but several pages are thoroughly foxed. Small stain to outside page edges. Owner's name written in three places. ; Full… Read more about this item
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Self Knowledge: a Treatise, Showing the Nature and Benefit of that Important Science, and the Way to Attain it. Intermixed with Various Reflections and Observations on Human Nature

by Mason, John

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1814
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Hartford: Hale and Hosmer, 1814. Early edition. Hardcover. Good. 1814. Early edition. Hardcover, 12mo. in tan leather with gilt title. 204pp. Good. Rubbing to boards, with some loss to head of spine. Contents lightly foxed but readable.
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Self Knowledge: A Treatise Showing the Nature and Benefit of That Important Science, and the Way to Attain it

by Mason, John [1706 - 1763]

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Reprint
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1824
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London: Hailes, Baynes & Son, 1824. Reprint. Hardcover. Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. 16mo (very small). Bound in binders' boards, edges worn, quite soiled. Back strip quite damaged, corners bumped. Name in in on fly leaf. Interior clean and good. This edition revised and corrected from earlier editions, with translations of all quotations, by John Mason Good [1764-1827]. Size:… Read more about this item
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Self Knowledge - A Treatise Shewing the Nature and Benefit of That Important Science and the Way to Attain It

by Mason, John

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First Edition
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1809
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Charlestown, Mass: Samuel T. Armstrong, 1809 Book. Reading Copy Only. Leather. First Edition. "Intermixed with various reflections and observations on human nature". Early 19th century work on "self knowledge", from a Christian religious perspective, moral living, etc. Lacks the front cover and front endpapers, rear board is nearly detached, spine strip is worn on the ends, foxing/age-toning within.… Read more about this item
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Self-Knowledge: a Treatise Shewing the Nature and Benefit of That Science

by Mason, John

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J. Waugh. Used - Acceptable. London: Printed for J. Waugh and J. Buckland, 1754. 4th edition. 16mo full leather hardcover. xxiii+206pp. Frontispiece. Fair book. Heavily edgeworn. Joints cracked. Leather rubbed and missing a 1.5 x 1.5 inch section from the rear board. FFEP missing. Owner's name on frontis recto. Frontis torn and repaired. Notation on rear endpage. (Ethics,… Read more about this item
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Self Knowledge : A treatise of self -knowledge

Self Knowledge : A treatise of self -knowledge

by Mason, John (1706-1763)

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Sixteenth edition
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1810
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London : Printed for J.Walker, 1810. Sixteenth edition. Hardcover. Poor copy in paper-covered boards. Spine bands worn; panel edges somewhat dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Text remains clear and without blemish. Physical description; 287 pp., 17 cm. Subjectsl
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Self Knowledge: A Treatise Shewing the Nature and Benefit of That Important Science, and the Way to Attain It Intermixed With Various Reflections and Observations on Human Nature [The Third Edition]

by John Mason

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1748
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J. Waugh, 1748. Hardcover. Acceptable. . Extremely scarce in any condition. Front board detached, back board loose but hanging on. General age/shelf wear to leather. Tanning and some foxing throughout. Textblock sturdy. Bottom right corner burnt at very edge, does not mar text. Protected in removable archival plastic sleeve. Would look nice if rebound by an expert.
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Self-Knowledge: a Treatise Shewing the Nature and Benefit of That Science

by Mason, John

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Reprint Edition
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1754
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London: J. Waugh, 1754. good hardcover in original boards; general wear, spine faded but still legible; book is missing front and page and title/copyright pages; starts with dedication page; Binding is very solid; internally pages are lightly browned but no markings ; ; SATISFACTION GUARANTEED; . Reprint Edition. Hardcover. Fine, Signed By Author/-. 3.5 x 6".
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Self-Knowledge: A Treatise Showing the Nature and Benefit of the Important Science, and the Way to Attain It

by John Mason

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by John Mason

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