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Thoughts in the Form of Maxims:

CARLISLE, Isabella Howard, Countess of. Thoughts in the Form of Maxims: addressed to young ladies, on their first establishment in the world. The second edition. Printed for T. Cornwell. 1790
167, [1]p. 8vo. Half title. Contemp. full tree calf; neat repairs to extremities, expertly rebacked, maroon morocco label. Contemp. inscription on leading pastedown: 'E D Parr, from F Evans'.

¶ESTC T115203; six locations in the UK. Maxims for the education of young ladies in the art of servility. 'Female friendships are but too frequently bars to domestic peace: they are more formed by the communication of mutual errors, than the desire for amending them.'
Stock #66854
£280


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