Lady Mary Wortley Montagu Letters and Works 1837 2 Vols Paris Galignani Early Edition Half Calf

Lady Mary Wortley Montagu Edited by Lord Wharncliffe

Edité par Lady Mary Wortley Montagu Edited by Lord Wharncliffe, Paris, 1837

A propos de cet article

A refined nineteenth century edition of the celebrated letters of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, one of the most important female voices of the eighteenth century. Her correspondence from Constantinople transformed European understanding of the Ottoman world and introduced the practice of smallpox inoculation to Britain. This Paris printing reflects the enduring continental demand for her work and influence.

Description;

Two volumes. Paris, 1837. Published by A and W Galignani. Handsome half calf bindings with marbled boards and gilt ruled spines, red and black spine labels. Some rubbing and wear to extremities, joints sound. Internally generally clean with scattered foxing throughout as shown.

Ownership inscription to title page, reading William Heikaway or similar, likely an early nineteenth century hand. The presence of an early ownership signature adds a layer of provenance, indicating private library circulation not later commercial marking.

A well preserved and attractive set of a key literary and historical work by one of the most important early female travel writers.

Collation and Bibliography;

Two volumes complete
Title page Paris 1837 Galignani imprint
Edited by Lord Wharncliffe
Includes memoir and correspondence
Octavo format
Collates complete as issued

Why It Matters;

Lady Mary Wortley Montagu stands at the intersection of literature, travel writing, womens history and early medical history. Her letters from the Ottoman Empire offered one of the first authentic European female perspectives on Eastern society and were instrumental in introducing inoculation against smallpox into Britain.

This edition reflects the continued European readership and intellectual significance of her work in the nineteenth century. The presence of an early ownership signature enhances its appeal as a genuine period object with traceable human history rather than a purely commercial survival.

Offered by Atlas Rare Books, specialists in rare and antiquarian books.

N° de réf. du vendeur ABE-1776257573742

Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: Lady Mary Wortley Montagu Letters and Works 1837 2 Vols Paris Galignani Early Edition Half Calf
• Éditeur: Lady Mary Wortley Montagu Edited by Lord Wharncliffe, Paris
• Date de parution: 1837
• Langue: anglais
• Reliure: Couverture rigide
• Édition: Edition originale
• État de l'article: Satisfaisant