1806, ISBN: e61575a88c8222f88657e58fbb304406

Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [SC: 11.57], [PU: Andrew Millar, London], CONDUCT BOOKS SATIRE HUMOUR, A smart copy of the fourth edition of Jane Collier's satirical conduct book, offering… Altro …

Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [SC: 11.57], [PU: Andrew Millar, London], CONDUCT BOOKS SATIRE HUMOUR, A smart copy of the fourth edition of Jane Collier's satirical conduct book, offering humorous guidance on the best methods of annoying and manipulating family members and acquaintances. First published in 1753, this is the fourth edition of Collier's delightful work.Illustrated with an engraved frontispiece depicting a gleeful cat capturing a mouse.Chapters offer methods of enraging the patroness, lover, husband, wife, friends and acquaintances.With the inscription of Edward Riggall to the verso of the title page, dated 1858.With an advertisement leaf to the rear.Collier's work is a parody of conduct books that were popular in the eighteenth century, and offers a witty critique of social norms and expectations, providing fascinating insight into the social context of the day. In a full calf binding. Rubbing to board perimeters and joints, with minor losses to the leather in these regions. Front joint and head of rear joint starting, with boards holding firm. Internally, firmly bound. Inscription to verso of title page. Light spotting to title page, with pages otherwise generally clean and bright. Very Good<

1858, ISBN: e61575a88c8222f88657e58fbb304406

London: Andrew Millar, 1806. Leather. Very Good. 7" by 4.5". Not Stated. A smart copy of the fourth edition of Jane Collier's satirical conduct book, offering humorous guidance on the b… Altro …

London: Andrew Millar, 1806. Leather. Very Good. 7" by 4.5". Not Stated. A smart copy of the fourth edition of Jane Collier's satirical conduct book, offering humorous guidance on the best methods of annoying and manipulating family members and acquaintances. First published in 1753, this is the fourth edition of Collier's delightful work.Illustrated with an engraved frontispiece depicting a gleeful cat capturing a mouse.Chapters offer methods of enraging the patroness, lover, husband, wife, friends and acquaintances.With the inscription of Edward Riggall to the verso of the title page, dated 1858.With an advertisement leaf to the rear.Collier's work is a parody of conduct books that were popular in the eighteenth century, and offers a witty critique of social norms and expectations, providing fascinating insight into the social context of the day. In a full calf binding. Rubbing to board perimeters and joints, with minor losses to the leather in these regions. Front joint and head of rear joint starting, with boards holding firm. Internally, firmly bound. Inscription to verso of title page. Light spotting to title page, with pages otherwise generally clean and bright. Very Good, Andrew Millar, 1806, 3<

1809, ISBN: e61575a88c8222f88657e58fbb304406

Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [PU: Thomas Tegg., London.], LITERATURE. FEMINISM. HAND-COLOURED PLATES. HUMOUR. CARICATURE. FEMALE WRITERS., 160 pages with an advertisement leaf after tit… Altro …

Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [PU: Thomas Tegg., London.], LITERATURE. FEMINISM. HAND-COLOURED PLATES. HUMOUR. CARICATURE. FEMALE WRITERS., 160 pages with an advertisement leaf after title and before page 1. And 5 hand coloured copper engravings by the designs of George Woodward, the frontispiece is after Thomas Rowlandson but engraved by Woodward, this is a fold-out plate. Split started at one fold line, but not parting. The original old calf has at some time been strengthened and has been in a few battles with some loss and severe wear at the spine and top corner, gilt dentelles a little worn inside, front hinge sprung, the contents are clean, paper used has gone a little browned throughout, but uniform and hardly distracting as no staining as such. AEG. Plates all bright and clean. *The first and only surviving work by this female writer originally published in 1753 although she did collaborate with Sarah Fielding on the novel "The Cry". [1754]. She died in 1755 aged 41. This book was described as "the best-known generic satire written in the 18th century by a woman., Books<