Essay on Irish Bulls
New York: J. Swaine, 1803. Octavo, full brown sheep, gilt and morocco spine label, 240, [2] pp, illustrated title page vignette, illustrated tail piece. Early American edition of this work by Maria Edgeworth and her father that defends Irish culture and mannerisms against English stereotypes. Early owner inscription to title page (Robert P. Henry, possibly the Representative from Kentucky). Lacking front endpaper, toning and foxing to pages, cover worn with spine label chipped. Item #15708
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