The Poetical Works of the Late Christopher Anstey, Esq. with some Account of the Life and Writings of the Author by his Son John Anstey, Esq.

Christopher Anstey; John Anstey

Published by T. Cadel and W. Davies, London, 1808

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A first edition copy of the poetical works of Christopher Anstey, with an memoir of the author by John Anstey. First edition. A uncommon edition of The Poetical Works of Christopher Anstey with a portrait of Anstey to frontispiece and engraved plates throughout. With an account of the author's life and works by his son, John Anstey. Christopher Anstey (1724 - 1805) was an English writer and poet. Including his 1766 famous rhymed letters, The New Bath Guide or Memoirs of the Blunderhead Family., a satirical poem of considerable sparkle, about the adventures of the "Blunderhead" family in Bath, from which Tobias Smollett is said to have drawn largely in his The Expedition of Humphry Clinker. With ink annotations to title page. Rebacked in buckram preserving original marbled paper covered boards and original spine label tipped-in to spine. Externally, generally smart but with slight wear to extremities and slight rubbing to boards. Internally, firmly bound. Bright but with occasional scattered spotting, slight tidemarks to frontispiece and the odd handling mark. With institutional ink stamps. Very Good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Poetical Works of the Late Christopher Anstey, Esq. with some Account of the Life and Writings of the Author by his Son John Anstey, Esq.
• Publisher: T. Cadel and W. Davies, London
• Publication Date: 1808
• Binding: Cloth
• Illustrator: Unamed
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Poetry