THOUGHTS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF THE MANNERS OF THE GREAT TO GENERAL SOCIETY

first edition

1788 · London

by [More, Hannah]
London: Printed for T. Cadell, in the Strand, 1788. Near fine.. First edition of the best-selling writer's first major conduct book, arguing for reforms in behavior and etiquette among the upper classes. Hannah More was one of the most impactful women of late 18th-century Britain. The bestselling author of plays, chapbooks, poetry, and conduct books, she also took on major roles in the abolitionist and Sunday School movements. "In her time she was better known than Mary Wollstonecraft, and her books outsold Jane Austen's many times over" (Stott, vii). This publication was no exception, going through seven editions within three months.

Biographer (truncated)
... cont’d.
Type Punch Matrix
Offered by

Type Punch Matrix

1111 East West Highway, Third Fl.
Silver Spring, MD 20910
email info@typepunchmatrix.com
phone number(301) 589-0789
Specializing in pivotal books in all fields. We also maintain a strong children's book department (TPM: ABC).
More from this seller
CONVERSATION IN THE CATHEDRAL
Signed 

CONVERSATION IN THE CATHEDRAL

by Llosa, Mario Vargs; Rabassa, Gregory

New York : Harper & Row, Publishers , 1984
(click for more details about CONVERSATION IN THE CATHEDRAL)
THE WAR OF THE END OF THE WORLD
Signed  First Edition 

THE WAR OF THE END OF THE WORLD

by Llosa, Mario Vargas; Lane, Helen R.

New York : Farrar Straus Giroux , 1984
(click for more details about THE WAR OF THE END OF THE WORLD)
View all from this seller>

The ABAA
Promise

You can be confident that when you make a purchase through ABAA.org, the item is sold by an ABAA member in full compliance with our Code of Ethics. Our sellers guarantee your order will be shipped promptly and that all items are as described. Buy with confidence through ABAA.org.