An Historical Character Relating to the Holy and Exemplary Life of the Right Honourable the Lady Elisabeth Hastings

A bright example of the scarce first edition of Thomas Barnard's biography of educational philanthropist Lady Elizabeth Hastings. The scarce first edition of this biography of the life of Lady Elizabeth Hastings, also known as Lady Betty, an English philanthropist, religious devotee and supporter of women's education. Upon her death, her property was used to endow various educational trusts, which still provide funds for scholarships at The Queen's College, Oxford. ESTC T88709 With the inscription Bolland, 1815, to the front pastedown, and a further inscription to the title page head. Rebacked, retaining original endpapers. Hastings had a wide circle of connections, including artists, writers and designers, and refused several offers of marriage. Rebacked, in a half calf binding with marbled paper covered boards, retaining original endpapers. Externally, excellent, with significant rubbing to centre of boards. Inscription to front pastedown and title page head. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and generally clean, with only the odd light spot. Very Good Indeed.…