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London, T. and G. Underwood, 1830.. FIRST EDITION 1830, INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR. 8vo, approximately 220 x 135 mm, 8½ x 5½ inches, pages: vi, (2), 9-124, 15 PAGES OF AUTHOR'S NOTES NOT PRESENT AFTER THE END OF THE TEXT, contemporary binding in full calf, decorative gilt border and rules to covers, skilfully rebacked with original backstrip laid on, gilt ruled border around lettering on spine, all edges gilt, marbled endpapers. A few minor marks to covers, spine slightly rubbed, lettering very slightly rubbed, corners slightly worn with board showing at tips, armorial bookplate of Hardy Bertram McCall and an early binder's tiny ticket (Dumfries) on front pastedown, an occasional pale spot to margins. A very good copy, without the author's notes as noted. A few copies were issued without the notes, possibly bound up as presentation copies before the notes were ready. The inscription on a blank following the front endpaper reads: "Miss Hardy From her Affectionate friend The Author - Ruthwell Manse, 22d… Read More