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The letters and works of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu - in 2 volumes
by Montagu, Mary Wortley (1689-1762); Wharncliffe, James Archibald Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie (1776-1845) (ed.)
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About This Item
London : Henry G. Bohn, 1861. 3rd edition. Hardcover. Library copies. Very good copies in later gilt-blocked ribbed cloth. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. The set remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Library marks remain. Physical description: 2 volumes (xvii, 514 pages, 3 unnumbered leaves of plates; xvi, 523 pages, 1 unnumbered leaf of plates) : portraits ; 23 cm. Notes: ""Third edition, with additions and corrections derived from the original manuscripts, illustrative notes and a new memoir by Moy Thomas"". Includes bibliographical references and index. Subjects:Montagu, Mary Wortley Lady 1689-1762; Letters England 17th century; Memoirs England 17th century; Diplomats' spouses Great Britain Correspondence; Authors, English 18th century.
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 394430
- Title
- The letters and works of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu - in 2 volumes
- Author
- Montagu, Mary Wortley (1689-1762); Wharncliffe, James Archibald Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie (1776-1845) (ed.)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 3rd edition
- Publisher
- London : Henry G. Bohn
- Date Published
- 1861
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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