1716 Trivia or the Art of Walking the Streets of London First Edition J Gay

Description: Click here to see our other books! Trivia or The Art of Walking t the Streets of London John Gay 1716 Bernard Lintott : London 8" by 5" [2], 80pp, [12] SUMMARY The first edition of John Gay's poem 'Trivia', with the embellished head and tail pieces. This scarce work is one of 2000 copies printed for this run. First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION This is the first edition of the work, undated to title page though is known to be published in 1716. This copy was sold as a part of Esher Sale part II Sotheby's London 20 May 1946 Lot 770 "Gay's best remembered poem, at once the finest mock-georgic in English and without question the greatest poem on London life in English literature", Irving. This is not the large paper edition, and has the phoenix headpiece to the first page and two printer's ornaments to pages 21 and 53 as it should. According to the ESTC the ornaments to pages 21 and 53 are also used by William Bowyer. To this edition the signature of C3 is unsigned, in accordance with the ESTC's copy. The same year as this publication there was a Dublin imprint and the second London edition due to its popularity. Trivia or the Art of Walking the Streets of London is a poem in three books. It is a graphic and humorous description of eighteenth century London. The narrative tone is mock-heroic form and is aimed at the idle upper and upper-middle class society. With the bookplate of one Oliver Brett to the front pastedown. This is the bookplate of Oliver Sylvain Baliol Brett, 3rd Viscount Esher. Sold as a part of Esher Sale part II Sotheby's London 20 May 1946 Lot 770. Prior owner's inscription to the title page, 'Vincent Mathias'. Possibly the signature of Vincent Mathias c.1711-1782, sub treasurer in the Queen's household and father of famed satirist Thomas James Mathias. The first edition of this humorous eighteenth century poem. CONDITION In a full calf binding. Rebacked and recornered with contemporary boards preserved. Externally, generally smart with shelfwear to the extremities. Front joint is cracked with the hinge holding by one cord only. May detach with further handling. Prior owner's bookplate to the front pastedown, Oliver Brett. Prior owner's inscription to the title page. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright. Light scattered spots to the first and last few pages. Otherwise, just the occasional light spots. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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