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Click here to see our other books! Autobiography Letters and Literary Remains of Mrs. Piozzi (Thrale) A Haywood [ed]; Mrs. Piozzi [Hester Thrale] 1861 Longman, Green, Longman, and Roberts : London 7.5" by 4.5" 358; 407pp. SUMMARY The first edition of this two volume biographical work on Mrs Piozzi, edited by A Haywood and bound in full calf. First Edition,Leather Binding,Original Binding Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed 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 The first edition. Two volumes, complete set. Illustrated with monochrome frontispieces. In a uniform full calf binding with gilt details to the spines. Bookplate belonging to Arnold Haskell, a British dance critic, designed by Michael Ayrton, a British artist. This two volume work on Mrs Piozzi was edited by A. Haywood with an introductory account of Piozzi's life and writings. Mrs Piozzi, otherwise known as Hester Thrale, was a Welsh-born diarist, author and socialite who is best known for her friendship with Samuel Johnson, with her diaries and correspondences with the noted author providing important biographical information on the life of Johnson. This work includes her memoirs, letters and notes, including new anecdotes on Johnson which had not been previously published. CONDITION Bound in full calf. Externally smart with fading to the spines, slight marks to the boards, and only mild rubbing to the extremities and joints. Bookplate belonging to 'Arnold Haskell' to the front pastedown. Internally firmly bound with lightly age toned and clean pages with spotting just to the front and rear. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed 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