GIBBON, Thomas.
Memoirs of Eminently Pious Women. A new edition,
revised and enlarged by the Rev. Samuel Burder.
MEMOIRS OF EMINENTLY PIOUS WOMEN
London: J. Duncan, et al?, 1827.
3 vols., 12mo (7" tall). Half calf. Pretty set with
gilt raised bands, blind panels and olive label.
Portraits complete though foxed.
An elegantly bound collection of 77 biographical
portraits of devout women, including Lady Jane Grey
and Queen Mary. These improving tales of piety were
aimed at "the religious public" and are accompanied
by splendid engraved portraits.
£300.00
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