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HOUSMAN, MRS [CATHERINE]
Letter to Charles Empson, Esq.
London: Printed by Hughes and Robinson, 1848. First edition. OCLC records three copies (Duke, Columbia and London Library). 8vo, contemporary (probably original) purple morocco, decoratively vely blind-stamped, gilt lettering, a.e.g. 16 plates (eight in color). ¶ An elaborate attempt to defend a literal interpretation of the Bible in the form of an eccentric attack on one Charles Empson, who had apparently traveled to Egypt and had written about his findings there in connection with the the scripture. Several of the plates are finely hand-colored renditions of Egyptian motifs, and the remaining plates fine etching of Biblical scenes. ¶ About Mrs. Housan not a great deal is known, other than she was from Bath and published several other titles on similar themes (including such works as A Writing or Declaration from the Law Book, to Obliterate the House of the Revolver, or Solar System [1821] and Letter to Dr. Spry in Vindication of the Word of God Against Every Specimen of Scientific Opposition [1839]). Ex-library markings at the foot of the title-page; edges a little rubbed; fine copy.
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