Imitation. Affectionately inscribed

by the Author to her sister, Mrs. Basil Montagu by Maria Benson

$1,500 · Offered by Whitmore Rare Books · No longer available

First edition

London: Printed for Darton, Harvey, and Darton, 1817. First edition. Publisher's quarter roan over marbled boards with gilt to spine. Measuring 135 x 80mm and collating complete including frontis: 4 , 216. A charming example, with gentle bumps to corners and binding firm; rebacked with original spine laid down. Contemporary gift inscription to recto of frontis: Fanny Tomkinson given her by Miss

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