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; [sic] 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

Swift, Deane

Published by Printed for Charles Bathhurst, London, 1755

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First edition. [4], 375, [1, ad], 53 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Early biography of Swift, written by Deane Swift, the cousin of Jonathan; of special interest for its treatment of Jonathan's relations to his contemporaries. It includes unpublished letters from Dr. Swift, and a good deal of material by others of his circle. Lovely copy of an important biographical source. Teerink 1345; Rothschild 1989 Contemporary speckled calf. Fine. Interesting early gift inscription on front pastedown "Edmund (?) Brydges; The Gift of Sir Mark Stuart Playdell, Barnt, at Coleshill, July 16, 1755" [4], 375, [1, ad], 53 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Seller Inventory # 260362

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Title: An Essay Upon the Life, Writings, and ...

Publisher: Printed for Charles Bathhurst, London

Publication Date: 1755

Edition: First edition.