Lot 317
18th Century Women
Printed Books, Maps and Manuscripts
Auction: 11 July 2006 at 12:00 BST
Description
A collection of volumes to include; Richardson, Samuel Pamela or virtue rewarded in a series of familiar letters from a beautiful young damsel to her parents. London, 1741. Second edition, 12mo, 2 volumes, contemporary calf gilt, worn, hinges cracking, some browning; Ibid Clarissa or the history of a young lady. Dublin, 1766. Fourth edition, 12mo, 8 volumes, contemporary calf gil, worn, upper board of volume I lacking, hinges cracking, some browning; More, Hannah Strictures on the modern system of female education. London, 1799. Fourth edition, 8vo, 2 volumes, half titles, contemporary half calf, worn, hinges splitting, occassional spotting; Hickes, Dr. George Instructions for the education of a daughter. London, 1721. Fourth edition, 8vo, woodcut ornament, contemporary calf, worn, hinges splitting, endpapers browned; Holidays Misummer holidays... London, 1795, 12mo, half title, contemporary quarter calf, worn, lacking backstrip and 2 others (15)