Author: [Christopher Anstey]
Title: The New Bath Guide: Or, Memories of the B-N-R-D Family. In a Series of Poetical Epistles
Description: London, Vernor, Hood, and Sharpe, 1807. Leather. An illustrated copy of Christopher Anstey's popular satirical poem on the life of Bath in the eighteenth century. A new edition of this work. A collection of fifteen poetical letters showing a satirical view of the fashionable live in Bath in the eighteenth century, following the adventures of three naive children of a Northern squire whilst on a visit to the city. This was Christopher Anstey's most popular work, and he never quite recaptured the success of this work, which was constantly in print during his lifetime. Illustrated with a frontispiece, and eight plates. With four pages of publisher's adverts to the rear. In a full calf binding. Externally, smart. Some light rubbing and marks to the boards and spine. Rear hinge is starting but firm. Bookplate to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .

Keywords: christopher anstey bath new bath guide poem bath satire Not Stated


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