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Title: The St. James&Apos;S Beauties; or, the Real Toast
Description: [London], [J. Robinson], [1744]. Unbound. A very scarce satirical poem, discussing the upper-class women of London society. A very scarce satirical poem on the society of London during the Georgian era, in particular the upper-class women who frequented St. James's Park. An interesting and witty piece of social commentary. This poem contains a reference to David Garrick as Macbeth. The famous actor made his first appearance as Macbeth on the 7th January 1744, a portrayal which revived the play, with Garrick's own rewriting of Shakespeare's works.Collated, bound without gathering A, which included the half-title and title page. Register runs as B-D2. Publication information from Jisc from a copy held at the British Library.Anonymously written. Disbound, lacking gathering A. Internally, generally firmly bound, leaf B1 is working loose. Pages are a little age-toned with scattered spots. Small chip to the final two leaves. Good Only . Ill.: None. Good Only .

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