More, Hannah - Strictures on the modern system of female education. With a view of the principles and conduct prevalent among women of rank and fortun - Webb's

Lot #201 - More, Hannah - Strictures on the modern system of female education. With a view of the principles and conduct prevalent among women of rank and fortun

Auction House:

Webb's
Sale Name:

Bethunes Rare Books
Sale Date:

10 Dec 2014 ~ 12noon (NZ time)
Lot #:

201
Lot Description:

More, Hannah - Strictures on the modern system of female education. With a view of the principles and conduct prevalent among women of rank and fortun
London : printed by A. Strahan, for T. Cadell jun. and W. Davies 1799, 8vo. 2 v. Marbled calf, decorative gilt spines. Mild shelf wear. marbled endpapers.
Notes:

Small inscription to fly leaf of v. 1. Sprinkle of foxing throughout. This enormously popular book (seven editions appeared in its first year) was written in response to what the author felt was a drift in female education too far into the worldly and secular, with consequent neglect of religion, morality, and duty. A handsome set. G+. [2].
Estimate:

NZ$400 - 400
Realised Price:

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Category:

Books & Manuscripts

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