The Adventures of Mr. Loveill, Interspers'd With Many Real Amours, Volume I

Volume I of this very scarce novel intending to warn ladies against misfortunes when courting, written by an anonymous female writer. A mid eighteenth century novel telling the story of characters Lady Juliet, Lord Tawdry, Mr. Loveill, Miss Hastive, and more, as they navigate courting in Georgian Bath. A tale intending to warn young ladies of misfortunes that could befall them while courting.Written by an anonymous female writer.The second edition of this very scarce work.Volume I only, lacking Volume II.This copy was previously housed at the Pearson's Circulating Library, and it contains a library bookplate to the front pastedown. In full contemporary calf binding. Externally, some shelf wear to the boards and significant rubbing to the spine, boards, and extremities. Joints are rubbed and tender. Leather lifting at the tail of the spine. Containing a Pearson's Circulating Library bookplate to the front pastedown. Internally, hinges are strained, remaining binding generally firm. Some loss to the front free-endpaper. Some spotting to the first and last few pages, odd instances of spotting and age-toning throughout. Good Only.…