A Plan for the Conduct of Female Education in Boarding Schools

by Erasmus Darwin

$2,350 · Offered by Whitmore Rare Books

First edition

Derby: J. Drewry, 1797. First edition. Contemporary quarter calf over marbled boards; spine ruled in gilt with red morocco label; all edges dyed yellow. Boards and spine rubbed; some chipping along edges. Original stab holes visible in gutter margins. Previous owner’s bookplate on front pastedown; ink signature of Mary Wolley to front free endpaper; light foxing. Quarto collates complete,

• Binding: Leather

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