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A scarce fifth edition of this humorous poetry from Colman (the Younger) with illustrations throughout. Fifth edition. Scarce edition. Illustrated with vignette and engravings throughout. A collection of witty poetry, popular at the time as "humorous poetry," which was mostly coarse and sometimes vulgar. Written by George Colman, known as "the Younger," an English dramatist and writer, the son of George Colman the Elder. Bound in half calf with marbled boards. Externally, very smart with light shelf wear only. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with light scattered spotting. Previous owner's bookplate to the front pastedown. Very Good.