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[SAVAGE, John]. Horace to scaeva. Epist. XVII. Book I. imitated.

London. Printed for John Brindly, 1730. First edition.
8vo. 36pp. With a half-title. Attractive engraved vignette, printed in sepia, to title page. Disbound. Light damp-staining at foot, scattered spotting.
The sole edition of a satirical poem by Anglican clergyman John Savage (1673-1747), printed by William Bowyer; whose records show 750 copies printed. The poem contrasts the fashions of court with those of a country clergyman, written in rhyming couplets to emphasise the dichotomy of such lifestyles, and to add a degree of sarcastic ornamentation to provincial life.
ESTC T36657.
£ 75.00 Antiquates Ref: 32982