Description: Click here to see our other books! A Philosophical, Historical and Moral Essay on Old Maids [William Hayley] 1786 T Cadell : London 7.5" by 5" [2] xix, [1] 261; [2] 250; [2] 255pp SUMMARY The second edition of this collection of moral essays regarding the 'sisterhood of old maids', complete in three volumes bound in contemporary calf. Early Edition,Leather Binding,Rebound Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage: £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION With essays on the 'situation and treatment of old maids in general', 'the ingenuity of old maids', 'old maids in ancient history' and 'Christian and other modern old maids'.William Hayley was an English writer, who is best known for creating a biography of the poet William Cowper. Hayley's work provides an eighteenth century perspective of the morals, lifestyle and sexuality of older women. Hayley writes to the preface that he devotes himself 'with a new species of Quixotism, to the service of Ancient Virginity. It is my intention, in the following work, to redress all the wrongs of the autumnal maiden, and to place her, if possible, in a state of honour, content and comfort.' The second edition of this work, complete in three volumes. Bound without half titles.ESTC Citation No. T71562 CONDITION In contemporary full calf binding. Externally, generally sound, with some rubbing to the extremities, spines, and joints. Joints are starting to each volume, particularly to Volume I. Internally, hinges strained to Volumes II and III, and front hinge is starting to Volume I. A tidemark to the rear pastedown of Volume II. A few spots and light handling marks to the pages, which are otherwise generally clean. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Topic: Philosophy
Publisher: T Cadell
Author: [William Hayley]
Binding: Leather
Subject: Philosophy
Special Attributes: None
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: Not Stated
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1786
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
