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[BURNEY, Frances (1752-1840)]. Evelina, or, a Young Lady's Entrance into the World. London: for T. Lowndes, 1778.
3 volumes, 12o (169 x 105 mm). Errata on verso of last leaf of Preface, publisher's advertisements in each volume on pages [236], [264], and [264], respectively. Contemporary half calf, speckled boards, red morocco lettering pieces on spines; quarter morocco folding case. Provenance: A. Hope (bookplate) -- Elizabeth Mary Villiers (bookplate pasted over previous owner's) -- purchased from Scribner Rare Books, New York, 6 October 1969.
FIRST EDITION of the author's first novel, A LANDMARK OF ENGLISH FICTION. Burney originated the simple novel of home life, which often took the theme of an inexperienced girl's entry into the world, where she is exposed to the various circumstances and incidents that ultimately develop her character. They often depict various droll characters with whom she comes in contact. A VERY FINE COPY. Rothschild 545. (3)
3 volumes, 12o (169 x 105 mm). Errata on verso of last leaf of Preface, publisher's advertisements in each volume on pages [236], [264], and [264], respectively. Contemporary half calf, speckled boards, red morocco lettering pieces on spines; quarter morocco folding case. Provenance: A. Hope (bookplate) -- Elizabeth Mary Villiers (bookplate pasted over previous owner's) -- purchased from Scribner Rare Books, New York, 6 October 1969.
FIRST EDITION of the author's first novel, A LANDMARK OF ENGLISH FICTION. Burney originated the simple novel of home life, which often took the theme of an inexperienced girl's entry into the world, where she is exposed to the various circumstances and incidents that ultimately develop her character. They often depict various droll characters with whom she comes in contact. A VERY FINE COPY. Rothschild 545. (3)