8vo. 35pp. Sewn, as issued. Spine later naively reinforced with brown paper. Ink-stamp of Thomas Gaisford to upper wrapper, unrelated inked manuscript price list to lower wrapper. Wrappers browned, very occasional light spotting.

An anonymously published sketch of the character of Napoleon III, Emperor of France, by Irish barrister Charles Phillips (1787?-1859), delivered in the form of a satirical elegy. A strong supporter of Catholic emancipation, Phillips' 'florid' rhetorical style earned him ire from the bar, but credence with the jury.