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Conjugal Lewdness.- [Defoe (Daniel)] A Treatise
Conjugal Lewdness.- [Defoe (Daniel)] A Treatise concerning the Use and Abuse of the Marriage Bed, first edition, second issue with cancel title mounted on stub, title lightly browned, slight worming to inner margin of title and preliminary leaves, occasional spotting, short tear to lower margin of U8, final leaf a little soiled, modern half calf, red morocco label, spine faded, [Moore 489; Rothschild 781], 8vo, for T.Warner, 1727.
⁂ Scarce reissue of Defoe's Conjugal Lewdness: or, Matrimonial Whoredom first published in January 1727, with this second issue appearing in June the same year. The first issue caused an outcry but despite toning down the provocative title Defoe kept the same text, criticising those who marry for money or position, and attacking contraception or "the diabolical practice of attempting to prevent childbearing by physical preparations". He also maintains that marriage should be a state of equality and companionship.
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Conjugal Lewdness.- [Defoe (Daniel)] A Treatise concerning the Use and Abuse of the Marriage Bed, first edition, second issue with cancel title mounted on stub, title lightly browned, slight worming to inner margin of title and preliminary leaves, occasional spotting, short tear to lower margin of U8, final leaf a little soiled, modern half calf, red morocco label, spine faded, [Moore 489; Rothschild 781], 8vo, for T.Warner, 1727.
⁂ Scarce reissue of Defoe's Conjugal Lewdness: or, Matrimonial Whoredom first published in January 1727, with this second issue appearing in June the same year. The first issue caused an outcry but despite toning down the provocative title Defoe kept the same text, criticising those who marry for money or position, and attacking contraception or "the diabolical practice of attempting to prevent childbearing by physical preparations". He also maintains that marriage should be a state of equality and companionship.
