'Like objects of great worth, the beard never excited petty quarrels; both its enemies and partisans were violent...' Evidently the only English edition, translated from the French [by Edward Drewe?] Printed by R. Thorn, Exeter: and sold by T. Cadell, in The Strand, 1786 half-title, lightly foxed, original boards, uncut, worn, spine defective showing title but many chips, bands exposed. "A man without a beard would be much less surprising now-a-days, than a bearded woman, which proves how unnatural our tastes and customs are." Indeed, these were different times… e-mail for pictures.

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