Author: [D'Urfey, Thomas. 1653 - 1723]. "Written by T. D. Gent."
Title: COLLIN'S WALK THROUGH LONDON And WESTMINSTER, A Poem in Burlesque
Description: London: Printed for John Bullord at the Old Black-Bear in St. Pauls-Churchyard, 1690. 1st edition thus, issue with Bullord imprint (NCBEL II, 762; Wing D-2711; cf. Wither-to-Prior 337, for the Parker & Roper imprint). Period full calf boards with later respining to style. Eps renewed. [16], 207, [1] pp. Last page blank. 8vo: A - O8. 7" x 4-1/4". A few leaves lacking corners [does not affect text, though such on E2 just touches page nos]. Ink spot to fore-edge & bottom edge. Withal, a solid VG copy. D'Urfey a prolific writer & composer, who was a "friend of Charles II and James II, [who] was still writing in the reign of Queen Anne, and was one of the most familiar figures of the day..".

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