An Asylum for Fugitive Pieces in Prose and Verse, not in any other Collection. With Several Pieces never before Published

First edition. viii, [5]-252 pp. 1 vols. 12mo. The first volume in this collection of witty and amusing pieces, containing poems, epigrams, quotes and letters from various sources, many of the authors are credited. Intended as a follower of "The New Foundling Hospital for Wit" which had appeared in 6 volumes and been finished the previous year. There were ultimately 4 volumes in this series published from 1785-1793. Among the contributions there are several pieces relating to Lunardi and his balloon ascensions and there is a "Bon mot of Dr. Johnson" on page 162, many of the pieces are political in nature. Almon was also editor of "The Remembrancer" NCBEL 2:405 Early 19th century half red straight-grained morocco, marbled boards, some rubbing and scuffing but an attractive volume, Advertisement leaf from the compiler, some light spotting or browning else fine.