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SHELLEY, Mary. Lodore - FIRST AMERICAN EDITION - 1835

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AUTHOR: SHELLEY, Mary. TITLE: Lodore. PUBLISHER: New York: Wallis & Newell, 1835. DESCRIPTION: FIRST AMERICAN EDITION. 1 vol., 7-11/16" x 4-3/4", 228pp., bound in contemporary (original?) floral grained mauve cloth, gilt title to spine. CONDITION: Occasional minor foxing throughout, inner and outer hinges fine, head and foot of spine rubbed with some minor loss, lacking rear blank endleaf, bookplate to front pastedown, matching ownership signature to front blank endleaf, overall still a GOOD+ copy. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Auction records locate only 3 copies EVER appearing at auction. Mary Shelley's most autobiographical work, also published under the title of "The Beautiful Widow". "Lodore" follows the fortunes of Cornelia, Lord Lodore's estranged wife, and his daughter Ethel, as they navigate societal expectations and personal struggles after Lodore's death, with a focus on the relationships between women and the exploration of gender roles.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.69 in (19.54 cm)Width: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1835
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Hillsborough, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6214244275092

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