Lot 63
Polesworth, Henry. A Fragment of the History of that Illustrious Personage, John Bull Esq. Very scarce edition
(Humphrey Polesworth, Sir. 18th Century) TOTAL TEXT OF TITLE PAGE: A fragment of the history of that illustrious personage John Bull, Esq: compiled by that celebrated historian Sir Humphry Polesworth. Lately discovered in the repairs of Grub-Hatch, the ancient seat of the family of the Polesworths; now first published from the original manuscript, by Peregrine Pinfold, printed for the editor, by T. Wilkins. And sold by Mr Debrett; Mr Bew; Mr Kearsley, and at all the pamphlet shops, at the Royal Exchange,[1785]
On half-page Price: Two Shillings and Sixpence
Notes:
Sir Humphry Polesworth is a pseudonym.
Erroneously attributed to John Arbuthnot. Preface dated: April 30, 1785.
A political satire in continuation of Swift's 'History of John Bull'.
Estimated Value $400 - 600
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