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1765 The Matrimonial Preceptor, A Collection of Examples and Precepts Relating to the Married State, from the Most Celebrated Writers Ancient and Modern
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Description
Early Edition, Leather Binding
The third edition of this work. This third edition was the last to be published in the eighteenth century.
Illustrated with an engraved frontispiece and title page.
Arranged as sixty-five precepts, this work contains essays drawn from eighteenth century periodicals including the Gentleman's Magazine and The Spectator, while others are adapted from works of literature such as 'Clarissa' and 'Sir Charles Grandison'.
With three pages of advertisements to the rear.
ESTC T108185
A fascinating insight into gender and marriage relations in the eighteenth century.
Condition
In a full calf binding. Significant rubbing to rear board. Back strip age toned. Joints starting, with front board a touch tender, with rear board firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned, but generally clean and bright, with only the odd light handling mark to page perimeters.
Good
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