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The Life and Times of Selina Countess of Huntingdon (Volume 1 & 2)
Published by William Edward Painter, 1839
Condition: Poor. Volume 1 & 2. Seymour, Attributed to Aaron Crossley Hobart 1789-1870, Introduction to each vol. by J. K. Foster. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. Both Volumes have loose bindings. Stamped decorations on front and back boards, Gilt decorations on front boards. Gilt lettering on back strips. Worn and marked boards and back strips. Uncut pages.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1650grams, ISBN:
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The Life and Times of Selina Countess of Huntingdon, Vol. I.
Published by William Edward Painter, London, 1839
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. The Life and Times of Selina Countess of Huntingdon, Vol. I. by 'A Member of the Houses of Shirley and Hastings' (attributed to Aaron Crossley Hobbart Seymour). Published by William Edward Painter, London, 1839. Presumed first edition - does not include the print number bands in later issues. Introduction by J. K. Foster (Jacob Kirkham Foster). Biography of Selina Hastings, Countess of Huntingdon (1707-1791), English religious leader and important figure in the Methodist movement, and supporter of missionary work overseas. A very good copy of this text. Hardback with leather corners and spine and marbled paper over boards. Scuffing and bumping, but soundly bound. Small bookseller's sticker to first pastedown. Marbled endpapers and 1.5cm worn circular area on the first pastedown (possibly sticker removal mark). One of the blank endpapers has been removed - possibly was an ex-library book and the library page removed?). Owner's inscription to free endpaper. Soundly bound. Text is very good throughout. Nice and clean. With frontispiece portrait with facsimile signature. xxviii + 336pp, 357-488pp (there is a printer's mistake misnumbering the pages as present in other copies). Dimensions: 221mm high x 141mm wide x 32mm deep. Text in English. Weight: approximately 718g (unpacked). More photos on request.
