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WILSON, G. H.
The Ecccentric Mirror: Reflecting A faithful and interesting Delineation of Male and Female Characters, Ancient and Modern, Who have been particularly distinguised 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 conspicous by their Eccentricities. The whole exhibiting an interesting and WONDERFUL DISPLAY OF HUMAN ACTION IN THE Grand Theatre of the World. Collected and recollected, from the most Authentic Sources.
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WILSON, G. H.
The Ecccentric Mirror: Reflecting A faithful and interesting Delineation of Male and Female Characters, Ancient and Modern, Who have been particularly distinguised 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 conspicous by their Eccentricities. The whole exhibiting an interesting and WONDERFUL DISPLAY OF HUMAN ACTION IN THE Grand Theatre of the World. Collected and recollected, from the most Authentic Sources.
Description:
Each volume has a frontispiece and engraved title ;v.I with 8 plates; v.II with 10 plates; v.III with 6 plates; vol.IV with 7 plates. The pagination is separate for each character. Contemporary quarter calf with vellum corners, v.I with the top margin of frontispiece and engraved title damp-marked and two text leaves with a very small marginal tear without loss, book-plate of ELIZABETH THOROLD in each volume, a very good set.
Printed for James Cundee. London.
Date Published: 1807-1813. 4 volumes. 12mo.
Stock No. 65622
Price: £300.00