English Literature, History, Children’s Books and Illustrations

English Literature, History, Children’s Books and Illustrations

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From the Library of the Earls of Haddington

HAYWOOD | The History of Miss Betsy Thoughtless, 1751-1772

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December 10, 12:52 PM GMT

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From the Library of the Earls of Haddington


HAYWOOD, ELIZA

The History of Miss Betsy Thoughtless. H. Gardner, 1772 (T. Gardner, 1751)


8vo, 4 volumes, mixed set, fifth edition of volume 1, second edition of volumes 2-4, contemporary calf with red morocco spine label and repeating oval motif on spine, browning and spotting throughout, internal hinges starting, worn, rubbed


LITERATURE:

ESTC N17742 (volume one); ESTC T73274 (volumes two, three and four), Raven 85


PROVENANCE:

Thomas Hamilton (1721-1794), 7th Earl of Haddington, engraved armorial bookplate; thence by descent to the Earls of Haddington


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