1742 4vol Pamela by Samuel Richardson Mixed Early Edition

Description: Click here to see our other books! Pamela Samuel Richardson 1742 C. Rivington; S. Richardson : London 6.5" by 4" xxxviii 296; (1) 396; (1) iv 419; (3) 432pp. SUMMARY A scarce early set of this influential eighteenth century novel, in contemporary calf. An Important Work,Early Edition,Leather Binding,Pleasing Copy Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 2 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 29.99 EU Postage: £ 21.99 European Postage: £ 23.99 Asia Postage: £ 37.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 38.99 DESCRIPTION Volumes one is the second edition, volume two the fourth edition, volume three is the first edition and volume four the second edition. Volume three catchword misprinted A for As, as called for. Scarce in any early edition. Endpapers and blanks renewed to volumes one and three. As stated on the title pages of volumes one and two, they had intended to be a complete story within themselves. However, due to the instant success of the works, going through five editions in its first year, and prompting the release of many counterfeit sequels, imitators and parodies, Richardson chose to write two more volumes. 'Pamela', or 'Virtue Rewarded', tells of a beautiful 15 year old, Pamela, working as a maidservant under inappropriate master Mr B. Though it was a bestseller when published, it's received criticism over time for it's seeming glorification of abuse. It's been referenced widely in literature, including in 'Jane Eyre', and 'The Haunting of Hill House'. First published in 1740, this is considered to be one of the first true English novels. It was immensely popular and widely read, however Richardson did receive criticism for its contents, for its perceived licentiousness and disregard for class barriers. 'Pamela' is notable for its early commentary on domestic violence, and the social issues of the Georgian era, told through the eyes of the naive Pamela in her letters to her parents. CONDITION Rebacked, with contemporary calf boards preserved. Externally smart with marks to the boards and bumping to the extremities. Endpapers and blanks renewed to volumes one and three. Contemporary ink inscriptions to paste downs and preliminaries of all volumes. Internally firmly bound. Loss to extremity of leaf B, slightly affecting the text. Chipping to the occasional other leaf, not affecting the text. Overall Condition: Very Good 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

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