Observations concerning the Distinction of Ranks in Society. Under the Following Heads: I. Of the Rank and Condition of Women in different Ages. II. Of the Jurisdiction and Authority of a Father over his Children.

MILLAR, JOHN.

Published by London J Murrary, 1773

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8vo, pp [4] ,xxii,312, with half title, bound in contemporary polished calf, spine gilt with raised bands and [chipped] red label, heavy marbled endpapers, joints cracked but holding well, spine with several nail abrasions, corners a little worn, but sound and internally fine, SECOND EDITION ' GREATLY ENLARGED''; despite the claims of the title page it is not quite clear to what extent the text is radically altered or enalrged from the original quarto printing of 1771; the preface only refers to sectioning of chapters for ease of use. Despite which this edition lays claim for importance in subsequent reprinting of the text of an Eighteenth Century enlightenment classic in social understanding. Seller Inventory # 28720

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Title: Observations concerning the Distinction of ...

Publisher: London J Murrary

Publication Date: 1773

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good