The Original

An edition of 'The Original' by Thomas Walker, Third edition. 'The Original' was a one-man periodical that aimed to address the national concerns and topics. From the Preliminary Address: "It is my purpose to treat, as forcibly, perspicaciously, and concisely as each subject and my own ability will allow, of whatever is most interesting and important in Religion and Politics, in Morals and Manners, and in our Habits and Customs." Thomas Walker was a graduate of Trinity College, Cambridge, a Barrister at Law, and one of the Police Magistrates of the Metropolis. In a black half calf leather binding with red cloth covered boards. Externally, sound with slight rubbing. There is some damage to the top and tail of the spine and the backstrip is lifting. Corners are bumped. Internally, firmly bound. Foxed to first and last few pages, otherwise fairly clean with some scattered light foxing. There is an ink inscription to the title page, dated 1836 and an ink inscription to the verso of front free end paper, dated 1873. Good.…