1809 A Sequel to the Antidote to the Miseries of Human Life Harriet Corp

Description: Click here to see our other books! A Sequel to the Antidote to the Miseries of Human Life Harriet Corp 1809 Williams and Smith : London 7.5" by 4.5" viii, 175pp SUMMARY A scarce copy of Harriet Corp's didactic fictional work. Scarce Overall Condition: Fair This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION 'Containing a further account of Mrs. Placid and her daughter Rachel'. Half-title is present. The Miseries of Human Life was written by James Beresford (1764–1840) and published in 1806. Illustrated by George Cruikshank, it catalogued "in excruciating detail" the "petty outrages, minor humiliations, and tiny discomforts that make up everyday human existence". The Miseries were written as a series of discussions between Mr Samuel Sensitive and Mr Timothy Testy, in which they catalogue the daily "injuries, insults, disappointments and treacheries" of everyday life. Mrs Testy makes occasional appearances to offer "Supplementary Sighs" from a feminine perspective. Harriet Corp contradicted this work from a religious perspective with her 'Antidote', featuring the widow Placid and her daughter. CONDITION In original paper covered boards. Externally worn, joints cracked, loss to the backstrip, marks to the boards. Front hinge strained. Internally, generally firmly bound although strained in one or two places, with pages 5-8 detached but present. Heavy foxing throughout. Overall Condition: Fair 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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