Literary Recreations

Henry Card

Verlag: Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, London, 1809

Beschreibung

A presentation copy of this scarce collection of essays by Henry Card. Comprising some eleven essays, including 'Of the Origin of Eulogies', 'On the Condition and Character of Women in different Countries and Ages', and 'On the Character of the fine Gentlemen of the present Day'.Inscribed to Berkeley Esquire, from the Author.Henry Card (1779-1844) was an English writer, a member of the Royal Society and the Society of Antiquaries of London. His other works included 'The History of the Revolutions of Russia', 'Beauford, or a Picture of High Life' and 'The Brother-in-Law'.With two pages of publisher's advertisements to the rear.A scarce essay collection, inscribed by the author. In the original paper covered boards. Externally rather worn; front board is strained, with the paper having failed. Extremities are somewhat bumped and boards a little stained; spine is discoloured. Internally, binding is tender, most noticeably at the first page. Pages are uncut and with the odd spot. Good Only. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 784R31

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Literary Recreations

Verlag: Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1809

Einband: Hardback

Illustrator: None

Zustand: Good Only

Signiert: signed by author

Art des Buches: book