[Rarebooks] FS: "Secret Memoirs of... the Famous Deaf and Dumb Gentleman." London: 1732

[Kenneth Karmiole]

[Campbell, Duncan. SECRET MEMOIRS OF THE LATE MR. DUNCAN CAMPBELL, THE FAMOUS DEAF AND DUMB GENTLEMAN. Written by Himself, Who Ordered They Should Be Publish'd After His Decease. To Which Is Added, an Appendix... London: J. Millan and J. Chrichley. 1732. 8vo. (8),239,(1)pp. Frontispiece portrait. Orig. paneled calf, somewhat rubbed. Red morocco spine label. Spine extremities worn, and outer hinges cracked, but cords are holding well. Engraved bookplate of "Ham Court."    $650.00 (trade discount allowed)
First edition. Campbell died in 1730. This work has been attributed to Daniel Defoe and also Eliza Haywood.

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