The Blessings of Polygamy Displayed in an Affectionate Address to the Rev. Martin Madan; Occasioned by His Late Work, Entitled Thelyphthora, Or, a Treatise on Female Ruin.
by Hill, Richard
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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North Tonawanda, New York, United States
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About This Item
London: J. Mathews; C. Dilly; J. Eddowes. Very Good. 1781. First Edition. Hardcover. Requires a signature at delivery, non-negotiable. Recently rebound in marbled paper over boards and gilt-titled russet leather spine, lightly spotted and faded more yellowish down center. New eps closely matched in color to original pages. Original text starts at title page and ends at page 171 verso, the latter with corner chip professionally repaired. Some mild soiling and corner creasing on pages. Lacks any foxing. No ownership marks, ex-lib marks, stamps or stickers. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 171 pages .
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- Seller
- Old Editions Inc.
(US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 11870
- Title
- The Blessings of Polygamy Displayed in an Affectionate Address to the Rev. Martin Madan; Occasioned by His Late Work, Entitled Thelyphthora, Or, a Treatise on Female Ruin.
- Author
- Hill, Richard
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- J. Mathews; C. Dilly; J. Eddowes
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1781
- Keywords
- MARRIAGE, Religion, Fine Binding
- Bookseller catalogs
- Religion / Christianity;
Terms of Sale
Old Editions Inc.
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About the Seller
Old Editions Inc.
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North Tonawanda, New York
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