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London: Printed by C.H. Reynell ... for R. Hunter [et al], 1817. xxiii,[1],352pp. Octavo. Contemporary calf, decorated in blind. Somewhat stoutly rebacked with much of the original backstrip laid down, fore- corners worn, a good, sound copy. First edition of Hazlitt's first commercial success. A second edition was called for the following year, and a U.S. edition also appeared in 1818. The 6pp. of publisher's adverts that are sometimes found at the end are not present in this copy. KEYNES 17. (Inventory #: WRCLIT61885)