The New Foundling Hospital for Wit. Being a Collection of Fugitive Pieces, in Prose and Verse, Not in Any Other Collection

A charming complete copy of this anthology of satirical verse and prose, compiled by Joh Almon. A new edition of this satirical literary collection edited by John Almon, first published in 1771. Complete in six volumes, uniformly bound in contemporary calf with gilt detailing to backstrip. 'The New Foundling Hospital for Wit' is a collection of satirical works and poems with length annotations by the editor. Its title provides satirically recognises London's Foundling Hospital, which opened in 1741. This work is the sequel to 'The Foundling Hospital for Wit', published in six volumes and completed by 1749. ESTC T139408 Six volumes in contemporary calf. Externally, generally smart. All volumes rebacked with original boards and back strips retained. Loss to original leather primarily to back strips, joints and extremities, secured by skilful repairs. Otherwise, boards smart with slight fading and handling marks. End papers renewed, hinges reinforced. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright with handling marks throughout, occasional ink splatter or annotation. Good.…