An Heroic Postscript to the Public, Occasioned by Their Favourite Reception of a Late Heroic Epistle to Sir William Chambers, Knt. &c.

[William Mason]

Published by J. Almon, London, 1774

About this Item

The first edition of this follow-up work following William Mason's incredibly popular satire work addressed to Sir William Chambers. The first edition of this work. Half-title and final advertisement leaf present. Collated, complete. ESTC citation number T36167. This poem is an additional postscript, published after Chambers' popular work 'Heroic Epistle to Sir William Chambers'. This postscript is a satire of contemporary authors, with Mason including his own name among them, to throw off the scent of readers who thought he may be the author. William Mason was an English poet, with his 1747 publication of 'Musaeus' bringing him much acclaim. His best known and most popular work was 'Heroic Epistle to Sir William Chambers'. Disbound. Externally, the outer leavers are age-toned, with some light marks, and a couple of small ink marks. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with some spots. Small chip to the head of the half-title, not affecting text. Very Good.

Seller Inventory # 689P14

Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Heroic Postscript to the Public, Occasioned by Their Favourite Reception of a Late Heroic Epistle to Sir William Chambers, Knt. &c.
• Publisher: J. Almon, London
• Publication Date: 1774
• Binding: Disbound
• Illustrator: None
• Edition: First edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: book