Description: Click here to see our other books! The New Foundling Hospital for Wit. Being a Collection of Fugitive Pieces, in Prose and Verse, Not in Any Other Collection. With Several Pieces Never Before Published [John Almon] 1786 J. Debrett : London 7" by 4" iv, 268pp; iv, 315pp; v, 291pp; v, 316pp; vi, 292pp SUMMARY A uniformly bound collection of satirical pieces and poems, compiled by the political journalist John Almon. Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 2 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 29.99 EU Postage: £ 21.99 European Postage: £ 23.99 Asia Postage: £ 37.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 38.99 DESCRIPTION A new edition. Incomplete in five volumes out of six, lacking Volume I. 'The New Foundling Hospital for Wit' is a collection of satirical works and poems, titled as a satirical nod to London's Foundling Hospital, which opened in 1741. A sequel to 'The Foundling Hospital for Wit', which was published in six volumes published by 1749. Compiled by John Almon. Almon was a journalist, known for his writings on political subjects. During the American Revolution, he published monthly papers looking at the events taking place in America. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front endpapers, 'Emily Anne'. Institutional stamp to the front pastedown, 'Newbattle Abbey College', of Volume III, IV, and V. CONDITION In a full calf binding. Externally, generally smart. Some rubbing and light surface cracks to the spines. A little loss to the head and tail of the spines. Small crack to the head of the front joint of Volumes III, IV, V, and VI. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front endpapers, 'Emily Anne'. Institutional stamp to the front pastedown, 'Newbattle Abbey College', of Volume III, IV, and V. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with the odd scattered spot. Overall Condition: Very 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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Subject: Literary Criticism
Topic: Literary Criticism
Original/Facsimile: Original
Binding: Leather
Publisher: J. Debrett
Special Attributes: None
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1786
Author: [John Almon]
Language: English
Illustrator: None
