MONTAGU, Lady Mary Wortley — The Letters and Works of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu. 2 vols. Paris, 1837. Contemporary half calf.

Montagu, Lady Mary Wortley

Published by A. and W. Galignani and Co., 1837. Price:, Paris, 1837

About this Item

Early collected edition of the letters and works of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, one of the most celebrated and influential female writers of the 18th century, famed for her correspondence from Constantinople and her introduction of smallpox inoculation to Britain.

Edited by her great-grandson, Lord Wharncliffe. Complete in two volumes. Paris: A. and W. Galignani and Co., 1837.

A handsome set bound in contemporary half calf over marbled boards, with raised bands, gilt tooling, and contrasting black and red labels. The marbled boards are particularly striking, giving the set strong decorative appeal alongside its literary significance.

Internally, the volumes show moderate to heavy foxing throughout, as typical of Galignani editions of this period. Text remains clear and fully readable. There is an ownership inscription to the title page. Structurally sound.

Montagu?s letters are among the most important social and cultural documents of the early 18th century, offering vivid firsthand accounts of Ottoman society, European aristocratic life, and intellectual circles. Her work stands at the intersection of literature, travel writing, and early feminist thought.

A desirable 19th-century edition of a cornerstone work in English literary and social history, presented in an attractive contemporary binding.

Condition:
Very good. Complete in 2 volumes. Contemporary half calf with light wear and rubbing. Internally with moderate to heavy foxing throughout. Ownership inscription to title. Structurally sound.

Offered by Atlas Rare Books, specialists in rare and antiquarian books.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1775938464871

Bibliographic Details

• Title: MONTAGU, Lady Mary Wortley ? The Letters and Works of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu. 2 vols. Paris, 1837. Contemporary half calf.
• Publisher: A. and W. Galignani and Co., 1837. Price:, Paris
• Publication Date: 1837
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good