Maria Edgeworth, 1767-1849. A Bibliographic Tribute. With Eight Plates in Cellotype and Four in Facsimile. London: Constable, 1937. First Edition, Limited Issue. Pp xxxii, 252, uncut. Publisher’s quarter leather over marbled boards, title lettered in gilt to spine. Ex Library copy, with neat ink stamps, faint pen underlining to title page, otherwise contents in nice bright condition.

Limited Edition of 250 Copies Printed.

A detailed bibliographical and biographical study of Maria Edgeworth, an influential Anglo-Irish novelist and educationist. Slade meticulously documents Edgeworth’s contributions to literature, including her major works like “Castle Rackrent” and “Belinda.”

The book includes a thorough analysis of Edgeworth’s publications, examining various editions and translations, and provides insights into her writing process and the historical context of her works. It also features extracts from her letters and other personal documents, offering a deeper understanding of her life and literary significance