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WOLLSTONECRAFT, Mary (1759-1797). A Vindication of the Rights of Woman. London: J. Johnson, 1792. 8° (c.230 x c.140mm.) (Title and dedication rather waterstained causing slight discolouration, fainter watermarks elsewhere, small tear in title neatly repaired, old repair in R1, occasional light spotting mainly in last few leaves.) Uncut in modern calf-backed boards (slight wear and soiling to page edges). Provenance: C. Maltby (contemporary signature on title).
FIRST EDITION OF WOLLSTONECRAFT'S GREAT FEMINIST MANIFESTO which induced the ageing Horace Walpole to ridicule her as a 'hyena in petticoats'. A second edition followed the same year. A TALL, UNCUT COPY. PMM 242.
FIRST EDITION OF WOLLSTONECRAFT'S GREAT FEMINIST MANIFESTO which induced the ageing Horace Walpole to ridicule her as a 'hyena in petticoats'. A second edition followed the same year. A TALL, UNCUT COPY. PMM 242.