Magazine First Edition

1750-1751 2Vols The Midwife Or Old Woman's Magazine First Edition Very Scarce


1750-1751 2Vols The Midwife Or Old Woman's Magazine First Edition Very Scarce
1750-1751 2Vols The Midwife Or Old Woman's Magazine First Edition Very Scarce
1750-1751 2Vols The Midwife Or Old Woman's Magazine First Edition Very Scarce
1750-1751 2Vols The Midwife Or Old Woman's Magazine First Edition Very Scarce
1750-1751 2Vols The Midwife Or Old Woman's Magazine First Edition Very Scarce
1750-1751 2Vols The Midwife Or Old Woman's Magazine First Edition Very Scarce
1750-1751 2Vols The Midwife Or Old Woman's Magazine First Edition Very Scarce
1750-1751 2Vols The Midwife Or Old Woman's Magazine First Edition Very Scarce

1750-1751 2Vols The Midwife Or Old Woman's Magazine First Edition Very Scarce   1750-1751 2Vols The Midwife Or Old Woman's Magazine First Edition Very Scarce
US Buyers Please Note - The new tariffs do not affect books! The Midwife: Or, Old Woman's Magazine. Mary Midnight [Christopher Smart]; John Newbery; Bonnell Thorton et al. V, 6-285 [3]; 282 [4]pp. Two handsomely bound first edition volumes of this very scarce'Old Woman's Magazine', a short-lived periodical featuring poetry, social commentary, and satire. First Edition, Illustrated, Leather Binding, Very Scarce. This book weighs 1 KG when packed.

The very scarce first edition of the first two volumes of this mid 18th century periodical for'Old Women'. Volumes I and II only of this work, which extended to three volumes.

As called for, volume I illustrated with a frontispiece and engraved title page, with letterpress title page to volume II. The majority of contributions are from'Mary Midnight', the pseudonym of Christopher Smart, the editor, and with further contributions from John Newbery, Bonnell Thorton and others. ESTC P2385 This periodical, aimed at older women, includes poetry, short pieces of literature, and satirical and social commentary. Brief excerpts from periodical'The Rambler' are also included. In full calf bindings, with blind tooling and gilt detailing to back strips.

Light rubbing to back strip, joints, and board perimeters. Front hinges strained, but firmly held. Light spotting to volume II title page.

Pages otherwise age toned due to paper type, but generally clean. Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear. Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy. 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. 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. As with good only above but with other faults. Leaving a compromised copy even after repair. Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them.

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1750-1751 2Vols The Midwife Or Old Woman's Magazine First Edition Very Scarce   1750-1751 2Vols The Midwife Or Old Woman's Magazine First Edition Very Scarce