Lucy Aikin — Memoir of John Aikin

London, Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, 1823 . First edition. Cloth. A wonderful and very scarce two volume first edition of English writer and biographer Lucy Aikin's account of the life of her father, the surgeon and writer John Aikin. The very scarce first edition of this work, complete in two volumes. Illustrated with a frontispiece to volume I. Lucy Aikin's biography of her father, the physician, writer and editor John Aikin.She traces his education, medical career, family and friendships, and his extensive literary activities, including his work as a biographer, critic and periodical editor. The memoir is accompanied by a substantial selection of Aikin"s miscellaneous writings, described on the title page as "biographical, moral, and critical", including essays on Milton, Dryden, Pope and other poets In cloth bindings. Externally, excellent, with instances of rubbing to boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally clean and bright, with the odd spot. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .