first edition Hardcover
1797
by A Lady of Massachusetts (Hannah Foster)
Samuel Etheridge for E. Larkin: Boston, 1797. First Edition. Hardcover. Acceptable. Well worn, piece of black linen tape is attached to the top edge of the spine, just above the spine label. Front and rear free endpapers and half title page bear names and inscriptions dating from 1805 to 1891. Unfortunately is missing pages 111-118, 125-128, 137-140, 149-152. Hinges started, binding tender. Few pages torn at the margins resulting in some missing text. First Edition in poor condition. (Inventory #: 211652)