A Satyrical Lecture on Hearts

An excellent example of the very scarce second edition of James Solas Dodd's satirical lecture on the human heart and moral behaviour. The second edition of this work, which is very scarce in all editions. Printed from the first edition sheets, with a cancel title page. A satirical prose lecture, originally written for public performance, using the metaphor of the human heart to examine character, manners, and moral behaviour. ESTC T85872 Retaining half title. Rebound, with endpapers renewed. Former owner's inscription to a front blank and to title page. The work belongs to the eighteenth-century tradition of humorous moral lectures, employing wit and satire to comment on human behaviour. Rebound in calf backed paper covered boards, with endpapers renewed. Externally, excellent. Light rubbing to back strip head and tail. Internally, firmly bound. Inscription to a front blank. Pages significantly age toned due to paper type, with significant spotting throughout. Inscription to title page. Stab holes to gutters. Very Good Indeed.…