A tale of a tub, . written for the universal improvement of mankind. ... To which is added, An account of a battle between the ancient and modern books in St. James's Library. With the author's apology, and explanatory notes, by W. Wotton, ... and others. ...
Jonathan Swift (1667-1745)
Category
Books
Date
1811
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Nostell Priory, West Yorkshire
NT 3090598
Summary
Bibliographic description
[4],322,[2]p., [7] plates (col.) . 8vo.. Provenance: manuscript inscription on front pastedown: Coll. Conynghame Malshanger Basingstoke; manuscript "List of books" in same hand pasted to front flyleaf.. Binding: Nineteenth-century quarter blue paper; blue paper over boards; printed spine label: Swift's Tale of a tub. Seven engravings in colour. Price [...] 6d.
Makers and roles
Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) William Wotton (1666 - 1727)