My note-book; or, sketches from the gallery of St. stephen's. A satirical poem.
London.
Printed for G., and W. B. Whittaker, 1821.
First edition.
12mo.
xii, 97pp, [1]. Contemporary red half-morocco, marbled paper boards, ruled and lettered in gilt. Lightly rubbed, spine sunned. Scattered spotting.
The first edition of this satirical poem purporting to be from the notebook of one 'Wilfred Woodfall', the pseudonym of Sir Samuel Egerton Brydges (1762-1837). Structured as a series of sketches, the verse offers commentary on various aspects of English political life.
£ 75.00
Antiquates Ref: 32447
