[William Johnstone] — The Table Talker

London, William Pickering, 1840. First edition. Leather. The first edition of these essays by William Johnstone, signed by the author. The first edition.Signed by the author to the half-title of Volume I. Complete in two volumes.The essays in these volumes had originally been published in the 'Morning Post', a series begun in October 1838. Subjects explored in these essays include, the feminine heart, drunkenness, London in summer, reading for ladies, continental excursions, cruelty to animals, matrimony, French novels, governesses, Shelley's essays, living abroad, superstition, sensibility, blockheads, New Years Day, Corn Laws, logic, and more. By William Johnstone.Bound without the half-title to Volume II. In a rebacked calf binding. Externally, generally smart, a little rubbed. Minor bumping to the extremities. Light marks to the boards. Small cracks to the tail of the joints of Volume II. Front hinges are starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with scattered spots. Author's inscription to the half-title of Volume I. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .