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, engraved initials, head- and tail-pieces, occasional light spotting and staining (worst to N5&6), contemporary calf, rebacked, rubbed, slight bumping to corners, [ESTC T70647], 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.