Prudence Triumphing over Vanity and Dissipation; or the History of the Life, Character and Conduct of Mr. Robert and Mr. Daniel Perreau, and Mrs. Rudd.
by compiled From Authentic Records, Communicated To The editor, by A Person Well Known In The Literary World
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good-
- Seller
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North Tonawanda, New York, United States
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About This Item
London: Printed for the Author, and Sold By J. Maling/J. Bradshaw/J. Naples. Very Good-. [1776]. First Edition. Hardcover. Requires a signature at delivery, non-negotiable. "Containing an account of every thing relating to those celebrated personages; their parentage, education, circumstances in life, and the means by which they brought shame, infamy and misery upon themselves." Mid-19th century rebinding, half dark green leather and marbled boards, gilt lettered spine. Light rubbing and soiling, some gilt loss, corners bumped. Pages top edges gilt. Page edges trimmed, a few corner chips. Frontispiece tipped in. Solid binding and clean text. Thin pages lightly browned, periodic light foxing and soiling. No ownership marks, ex-lib marks, stamps or stickers. ; 16mo 6" - 7" tall; 359 pages .
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- Seller
- Old Editions Inc.
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- Seller's Inventory #
- 11895
- Title
- Prudence Triumphing over Vanity and Dissipation; or the History of the Life, Character and Conduct of Mr. Robert and Mr. Daniel Perreau, and Mrs. Rudd.
- Author
- compiled From Authentic Records, Communicated To The editor, by A Person Well Known In The Literary World
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good-
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Printed for the Author, and Sold By J. Maling/J. Bradshaw/J. Naples
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- [1776]
- Keywords
- Biography, True Crime, Women, 18th Century
- Bookseller catalogs
- Biography;
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About the Seller
Old Editions Inc.
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North Tonawanda, New York
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- Rubbing
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