Antique (1754) The Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff, Esq. - Volume 2 Only - Book.
The Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff, Esq. is a collection of essays from the British literary journal The Tatler, which was published by Richard Steele, Joseph Addison, and Jonathan Swift between 1709-1711. The journal featured essays, poetry, news, and social commentary in a jovial manner, establishing a pattern for later publications like The Spectator. The name “Isaac Bickerstaff” was a pseudonym used by Steele, Addison, and Swift for the publication, famously employed in a hoax to pretend the death of astrologer John Partridge.
Full leather binding that is tight. Handwritten Inscription inside and foxing present on pages. The book is in good condition for age.
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Antique (1754) The Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff, Esq. - Volume 2 Only - Book.
The Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff, Esq. is a collection of essays from the British literary journal The Tatler, which was published by Richard Steele, Joseph Addison, and Jonathan Swift between 1709-1711. The journal featured essays, poetry, news, and social commentary in a jovial manner, establishing a pattern for later publications like The Spectator. The name “Isaac Bickerstaff” was a pseudonym used by Steele, Addison, and Swift for the publication, famously employed in a hoax to pretend the death of astrologer John Partridge.
Full leather binding that is tight. Handwritten Inscription inside and foxing present on pages. The book is in good condition for age.
Price includes shipping.
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