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Advice from a Lady of Quality,

(CARACCIOLI, Louis Antoine) Advice from a Lady of Quality, to her children; in the last stage of a lingering illness. Translated from the French, by S. Glasse. The fourth edition. Glocester: printed by R. Raikes: and sold by J.F. & C. Rivington. 1786
[ii], blank, [ii], xvi, 245, [1]pp. 8vo. Full contemp. green crushed morocco, boards elaborately blocked in gilt, raised bands, compartments in gilt; spine sl. faded & rubbed, two sm. nicks to front board. Presentation inscription on leading blank: 'Penelope Phipps, given by the Revd. James Esqr. August 18th 1805. With an additional inscription beneath, dated 1851. a.e.g. A v.g. handsome copy.

¶ESTC T96421, recording four copies in the UK & three in the USA; first published in English in 1778. First published in 1769 as Les adieux de la Maréchale de *** ŕ ses enfants. A series of 'conferences', addressing subjects of patriotism, social duties, pleasure, ambition, friendship, brotherly love, &c.
Stock #56927
£420


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