"Sabin, Elijah R[obinson]" The Life and Reflections of Charles Observator: In Which are Displayed the Real Characters of Human Life. "Boston: Printed by Rowe & Hooper, 1816." First edition "Wright I, 2264; Peters, The Early AmericanNovel, pages 439-40." "12mo, contemporary sheep, dark green leather label, gilt rules and lettering." " ¶ A classic example of didactic fiction: the young Charles Observator sees many sides of life as he travels in youth (premature death, forced marriages, indecent fashions, prostitutes, gambling, etc), but he eventually settles down to marry the ideal woman, Prudentia. Contemporary ink signature of “Eliza Andrews Tufts . . . Boston January 1, 1817” on the front blank." Edges a little rubbed; some slight stains and foxing; very good copy. Price: USD 300.00 other currencies   order no. 20123    inquire

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