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BURTON, John. Lectures on Female Education and Manners. The third edition. Dublin: printed for J. Milliken. 1794
xii, 430, [4]pp blank. 12mo. pp xi-xii with sl. tear with loss to margin, not affecting text. Marginal tear to following f.e.p. repaired with archival tape. Contemp. full calf, sl. rubbed black morocco label; wear to head & tail of spine, extremities rubbed. Gilt-stamped 'Miss. Hodder.' on front board. A good sound copy.

¶ESTC T109414. First published in London in 1793; this is the first Dublin edition. A series of 28 lectures, designed for the instruction of the female sex, including: The influence of the female sex in society; Beauty and dress; The duties of wives and mothers; Forgiveness of injuries; Female manners, &c.
Stock #61771
£180


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