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1820 Letters from Mrs. Delany (Widow of Dr Patrick Delany,) to Mrs. Frances Hamilton
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Description
Early Edition, Leather Binding
The second edition of this work.
Illustrated with a portrait silhouette frontispiece.
A collection of personal correspondence by Mary Delany, offering intimate glimpses into her daily life, friendships and social milieu in the later years of her life. The letters shed light on the intellectual and cultural circles she moved in, including her connections with figures of the Georgian court and society.
With a former owner's inscription, 'for Mrs Borough from her sincere friend'.
With half title.
Mary Delany was an English Bluestocking artist and famous letter writer.
Condition
In a straight grain morocco binding, with gilt detailing to board perimeters. Worming to tail of rear board. Inscription to verso of front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Head of title page removed, not affecting text. Pages clean and bright.
Very Good
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