Author: [Christopher Anstey]
Title: The New Bath Guide: Or, Memoirs of the B-N-R-D Family
Description: London, C. Whittingham; Vernor and Hood; J. Cuthell; et al, 1800. Leather. The popular poem by Christopher Anstey in which he satirises the society of Bath during its heyday, complete with plates. 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 five plates.With five pages of publisher's adverts to the rear.Collated, complete. In a full calf binding. Externally, a little worn, with a damp stain to the front board, and a smaller damp stain to the rear board. Light rubbing to the boards and spine. Minor bumping to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are a little age-toned with some spots, mostly to the plates. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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