Author: John Gay
Title: Trivia: Or, the Art of Walking the Streets of London
Description: London, Bernard Lintott, 1716. First edition. Leather. A very scarce first edition, first issue of John Gay's celebrated work Trivia, in very attractive and expertly rebacked calf binding. One of a mere two hundred and fifty copies to be printed on 'large' paper, the work contains the headpieces included with the edition and is a very sought after work, satirising the state of London's streets during the early eighteenth century. Contains the bookplate of the Rt. Honourable Ann, Countess of Stratford to the endpages, a inkstamp of the noteworthy Selbourne Library, as well as a further bookplate from Dewhurst Lingard, adding further prestige to this sought-after volume. Expertly rebacked in calf binding with gilt detailing. Externally smart, there is some wear to the boards and extremities. Internally, the pages are firmly bound but are somewhat age-toned, with some spotting, ink stamps and bookplates adhered to blanks. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

Keywords: Trivia Poetry Selbourne First Edition Poetry Gay Juvenal None


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