Sketches of young ladies: in which these interesting members of the animal kingdom are classified according to their several instincts, habits, and general characteristics.. wedlock First American Edition

First American Edition

a chapter on spices and herbs

Inscribed and signed by Brunelli on the front endpaper

He was elected president of the Climbers' Club in 1913

with illustrations in black and white in the text

Sketches of young ladies: in which these interesting members of the animal kingdom are classified according to their several instincts, habits, and general characteristics.. wedlock First American EditionLondon: 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