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The pleasures of reason, or, The hundred thoughts of a sensible young lady

Title
The pleasures of reason, or, The hundred thoughts of a sensible young lady / By R. Gillet, lecturer on philosophy and F.F.R.S.
Author
Gillet, R. (Robert), -1798?
Publication
London : Printed by T. Baylis for the author, no. 11 Great Russel-Street, and sold by Wallis, Ludgate -Street; Debrett, Piccadilly; De Boffe, Gerrard-Street; and Parbury, Holborn-Bridge, [1796].

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Additional Authors
  • Baylis, Thomas, active 1799-1809.
  • Wallis, J. (John), -1818.
  • Debrett, John, -1822.
  • Boffe, Joseph de.
  • Parbury.
Description
[6], iv, 167, [1] p., [2] leaves of plates (1 folded) : ill.; 16 cm.
Alternative Title
Hundred thoughts of a sensible young lady
Subject
Note
  • In English and French.
  • Dedication: "To Mrs. Olier, Bloomsbury-Square ..."
  • Illustrations: Engraved frontispiece of a young girl seated at a table and reading, in a garden, surrounded by three putti; with the caption, "Il n'y a point de solitude, point de tentation, point d'ennui, pour quiconque sait être chez soi et avec soi." -- Hand-colored folding engraved "Allegorical Map on the tract of Youth to the Land of Knowledge."
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Call Number
Pforz (Gillet, R. Pleasures of reason)
OCLC
47671777
Author
Gillet, R. (Robert), -1798?
Title
The pleasures of reason, or, The hundred thoughts of a sensible young lady / By R. Gillet, lecturer on philosophy and F.F.R.S.
Imprint
London : Printed by T. Baylis for the author, no. 11 Great Russel-Street, and sold by Wallis, Ludgate -Street; Debrett, Piccadilly; De Boffe, Gerrard-Street; and Parbury, Holborn-Bridge, [1796].
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Restricted access; Pforzheimer Collection; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
Local Note
Pforzheimer copy: Bound in contemporary tree calf with gilt decorations and spine-titling.
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Added Author
Baylis, Thomas, active 1799-1809. Printer
Wallis, J. (John), -1818. Publisher
Debrett, John, -1822. Publisher
Boffe, Joseph de. Publisher
Parbury. Publisher
Other Title
Hundred thoughts of a sensible young lady
Research Call Number
Pforz (Gillet, R. Pleasures of reason)
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