An essay upon the life, writings, and character, of Dr. Jonathan Swift. Interspersed with some occasional animadversions upon the remarks of a late critical author, and upon the observations of an anonymous writer on those remarks. By Deane Swift, Esq; to which is added, that sketch of Dr. Swift s life, written by the doctor himself, which was lately presented by the author of this essay to the University of Dublin. The second edition.

SWIFT, Deane.

Published by London: Printed for Charles Bathurst, at the Cross-Keys, opposite St. Dunstan’s Church in Fleetstreet, MDCCLV., 1755

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8vo. pp [iv], 375, [1], 52. Contemporary full calf, contrasting label, hinges a little worn but holding. Half title present. The main text is followed by an appendix, on the family of Swift. ESTC N4669. A nice example of this life, in the second edition, printed the same year as the first in the original binding. Seller Inventory # D498301

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Title: An essay upon the life, writings, and ...

Publisher: London: Printed for Charles Bathurst, at the Cross-Keys, opposite St. Dunstan s Church in Fleetstreet, MDCCLV.

Publication Date: 1755

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 2nd Edition.