The Muses Choice: or, the Merry Fellow. Being a Collection of Wit and Humour, also Woman's wit; or, a new and elegant amusement for the fair sex, also Witty and entertaining exploits of George Buchanan, commonly called the kings fool. 3 very rare tomes bound together in one book all 18th century

Published by J. Warcus, R. Snagg and A. Grant, William Forrest, London, London & Edinburgh, 1790

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Three books bound together, all 18th century, no other copies of either titles for sale on the net, at time of listing. Binding is full leather period, good condition, some rubbing. 1st. The Muses Choice: or, the Merry Fellow. Being a Collection of Wit and Humour, Extracted, Partly, from the Works of the Most Celebrated Authors, . Partly, from Originals,Taken from Private Manuscripts . the Third Edition, printed for J. Warcus, London, at the Bible, the Corner of Rackett-Court, Fleet-Street, M.DCC.LIX. [1759] . 144 pages including Title page, condition good, tight, some dirt, some corner tip folding, a few edge nicks. ALSO Woman's wit; or, a new and elegant amusement for the fair sex. Author By a Lady, published for R. Snagg and A. Grant . 97 pages, including Title page, undated c1860-1773, 93 pages including title page + pages 94- 97 are 2 ads for books, condition good, tight, some dirt, a few corner tip folds. ALSO The Witty and entertaining exploits of George Buchanan, who was commonly called the king?s fool, the whole six parts, complete, 40 pages, including Title page, no author, printed and sold by William Forrest, Edinburgh 1769-1790, condition good, some dirt, some corner tip folding. To sum up 3 very rare tombs, at time of listing, no other copy of each title for sale.

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• Title: The Muses Choice: or, the Merry Fellow. Being a Collection of Wit and Humour, also Woman's wit; or, a new and elegant amusement for the fair sex, also Witty and entertaining exploits of George Buchanan, commonly called the kings fool. 3 very rare tomes bound together in one book all 18th century
• Publisher: J. Warcus, R. Snagg and A. Grant, William Forrest, London, London & Edinburgh
• Publication Date: 1790
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Good
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