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- The Spirit of British Wit; Being a Collection of Anecdotes, Bon Mots, Epitaphs

 1569197005,
Leith, W. Reid & Co, 1813. Cloth. A very scarce Georgian collection of funny pieces, such as anecdotes and satirical pieces, illustrated with a frontispiece. A very scarce work.An entertaining collection of anecdotes, bon mots, epitaphs, and other humorous pieces from Georgian England, a satirical work.Illustrated with a frontispiece. In the original quarter cloth binding with paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart, with light discolouration and a little rubbing. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Chips and discolouration to the spine label. A couple of light marks to the boards. Hinges are starting a little but remain firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with some spots. Front endpaper and frontispiece detached but present. Small closed tear to the frontispiece. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .
GBP 180.00 [Appr.: EURO 208.75 US$ 238.77 | JP¥ 35522] Book number 760P35

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