The Eccentric Mirror . Brief Biographies England 1807 Leather Bound Entertaining

Description: The Eccentric Mirror, a very unusual and original publication. Published in four volumes in 1806-07 in London England. In this listing is Volume III. Bound in maroon-colored calf with decorations in gold (see image). Page edges are gold. A wonderfully tight bright copy for over 200 years old! Here and there you will find the usual foxing on some page edges. The Eccentric Mirror Reflecting a faithful and interesting Delineation of Male and Female Characters, Ancient and Modern, Who have been particularly distinguished by extraordinary Qualifications, Talents, and Propensities, Natural or Acquired. Comprehending singular Instances of: Longevity, Conformation, Bulk, Stature, Powers of Mind and of Body, Wonderful Exploits, Adventures, Habits, Propensities, Enterprising Pursuits, &c, &c, &c. With a faithful Narration of Every Instance of Singularity, Manifested in the Lives and Conduct of Characters who have rendered themselves eminently conspicuous by their Eccentricities. The whole exhibiting an interesting and Wonderful Display of Human Action in the Grand Theatre of the World. Collected and re-collected, from the most authentic sources, by G.H. Wilson. In Four Volumes, [and for your interest, here is] Vol. III. London: Printed for James Cundee, Ivy Lane, Paternoster Row 1807 Full set of four volumes, only a handful, sell for $1,750. THOMAS TOPHAM . JONATHAN SWIFT . JOHN METCALF . WILLIAM HOGARTH. GEORGE HANGER . LADY OF THE HAYSTACK . MESSENGER MONSEY . WILLIAM LYON . THOMAS BLOOD and many others . . The pages are numbered in sections . There is a six page index . . There are at least eight illustrations . . . . . . . Please ask any and all questions prior to purchase. Select USPS Priority Mail Express Flat Rate Envelope and receive a refund of $2.50 after shipment. Thank you . .

Price: 19.81 USD

Location: Rohnert Park, California

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