Sketches of young ladies: in which these interesting members of the animal kingdom are classified according to their several instincts, habits, and general characteristics.. theatre the original sketches by Major

the original sketches by Major Light

Le livre classique "250 manières pour apprêter les œufs" de Ferdinand Grandi

including frontispiece and titlepage vignette

with commentary and English translation

The dust jacket shows signs of wear with some discolouration to the edges and a one inch tear to back panel near the spine

Sketches of young ladies: in which these interesting members of the animal kingdom are classified according to their several instincts, habits, and general characteristics.. theatre the original sketches by MajorLondon: Chapman & Hall, 1837. Stated fifth edition. Small 8vo. pp viii + 80; six engraved plates by "Phiz". Rebound in contemporary half calf over marbled boards, gilt tooled spine with raised bands and contrasting title labels and date at the bottom. Top edge gilt. One plate well foxed, others with tissue guards in most cases. Original upper wrapper bound in at the front. An attractive copy. From the Preface, "We have often regretted, that while so