Hudibras, Samuel Butler, 2nd Hogarth Edition, 1761, Leather Binding Illustrated

Description: Hudibras In Three Parts Written in the time of The Late Wars Corrected and Amended with Additions. To which are added Annotations and an Index to the Whole. Adorned with Cutts Engraved by Mr. Hogarth. Leather. Condition: Good. Hogarth (illustrator). A Hogarth illustrated edition of this important long narrative poem by Samuel Butler, this being the second Hogarth edition. The second Hogarth edition.Illustrated with a frontispiece, five folding plates, and eleven plates.Collated, complete.'Hudibras' is a long narrative poem which was published four years after Charles II was restored to the throne. The poem follows the knight Sir Hudibras, who is lauded with much praise, and it a satirical poem, directed against religious sectarianism.The poem was very well received when published, and was very popular, being reprinted many times.Written by Samuel Butler. Butler is best known for this work, which was very popular when it was first published, being reprinted many times in Butler's life.Illustrations designed and engraved by Hogarth.In a full calf binding. Externally, generally good. Bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities, with a small amount of loss to the head and tail of the spine. Light surface cracks to the spine. Minor marks and discoloration to the boards. Bookplate to the rear paste down removed. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are age-toned and generally clean with some spots. Folding plate facing page 189 with a repair to the reverse. Ink inscription to the head of the title page. 401 pages6 1/2" x 4 1/4"16 plates, including 5 folding. The folding plate at p. 188 is missing lower left corner as shown.

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