1794 antique London England The Guardian, issues 83-176 volume two John Parsons published. 360 page bound vintage periodical

ABOUT: The second volume of a collection of all the published editions of the Guardian, issues 83-176, with entertaining essays on philosophy, modern events, literature and other erudite topics as well as poetry and occasional illustrative plates. Late edition, 1794, London. The plates as follows:

1. A woman abandoning her child in a receptacle set into the wall of a church, her basket at her feet
2. A woman seated in her country cottage, resting her chin on her hand and with a sad look on her face, a letter to the nobleman who debauched her daughter on the table to the right, her landlord entering beyond
3. Two young men in conversation, one gesturing to two young women who walk beyond, a dog at their feet
4. A seated man, dressed in a banyan and reading a paper with a look of surprise on his face, the messenger to the left

CONDITION: VG-
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- Fine: Unused, like new, without any flaws.
- VG+ (Very Good +): May have been opened & read, but no defects to the book, jacket or pages. Shows some small signs of wear but no tears on binding or paper. ⭐️
- VG (Very Good): More obvious signs of use with no significant creasing or defects.
- VG- (Very Good): Worn. Defects are noted.
- Poor / Fair / Former Library Book: Worn book that has complete text pages (including those with maps or plates) but may lack endpapers, have loose binding.

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