FIRST EDITION, engraved frontispiece, pp. [viii, including half-title and advertisement leaf], 208, 12mo, original sheep, spine rubbed, joints cracked, cords holding, good. This seems to be the only edition, and it is rare: Bodley and San Francisco Public Library only in ESTC. ESTC calls for the advertisement leaf at the end, but not, apparently for a half-title. The anonymous editor in his Preface contrasts his purpose in publishing this book with the plethora of books for youth supposedly full of Amusement and Instruction. The frontispiece depicts a party at a decanter-laden table, three gentlemen and a lady, and a young boy clearly relishing the mirth. (ESTC T168230). Seller Inventory # 48810

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Title: The Rational Humourist: consisting of a ...

Publisher: Printed for Vernor and Hood

Publication Date: 1799

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