Hudibras. The First Part: Written in the Time of the Late Wars

Published by R. Bentley, J. Tonson, F. Saunders, and T. Bennet; R. Chiswell, T. Sawbridge, R. Bentley, and G. Wells; Thomas Horne 1693-1694, London, 1693

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A late seventeenth century edition of Samuel Butler's mock-heroic satirical poem 'Hudibras'. Part I lacks title page. This work was first published in three parts between 1663 and 1678.Corrected and amended 'with additions', present here are all three parts of the work. With title pages to parts II and III only.The first part lacks the title page, and so the variant (whether printed for Herringman or Sackett) is not specified.The second part, with pagination continuous from the first part, has the 1693 imprint of Chiswell, Sawbridge, Bentley, and Wells.The third part, with separate pagination, has the 1694 imprint of Thomas Horne.The poem tells the story of Sir Hudibras, a knight who is a fanatic for the Cromwellian cause, and his squire, Ralpho. The narrative follows their adventures as they try to impose their strict moral and religious values on the people around them, often with disastrous and comical results.Written in a mock-heroic style, Butler's poem is a critique of the Puritanism that was prevalent in England during the mid-seventeenth century.Rebound, with endpapers renewed. With the inscription of Fred Vernon to the front free endpaper. Crossed out ink inscription to head of first leaf.ESTC R036316/R8021With the collation A2-8, B-2C8, A-P8, Q7. Lacking leaves A1, and Q8. Q8 is a blank, where A1 should be the title page to the first par. Rebound in cloth, with endpapers renewed. Externally, excellent. Inscription to front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Lacking leaf A1, the title page to the first part. Crossed out contemporary inscription to head of A2. Lacking leaf Q8, the final blank. Pages age toned due to paper type, with spotting and handling marks throughout. Marginal pencil and ink notations throughout. Good Only.

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Title
Hudibras. The First Part: Written in the Time of the Late Wars
Author
Samuel Butler
Publisher
R. Bentley, J. Tonson, F. Saunders, and T. Bennet; R. Chiswell, T. Sawbridge, R. Bentley, and G. Wells; Thomas Horne 1693-1694, London
Publication year
1693
Condition
Good Only
Book Type
book
Binding
Cloth
Illustrator
None
Item weight
1 kilogram
Dimensions
7.5" by 5"

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