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    By [John Alman]
    London   J. Almon
    6.5" by 4" 158pp.
    The first edition of this collection of satirical verse from the controversial publisher and journalist John Almon, commenting on prominent political figures, and bound in half calf.
    By [John Alman]

    1776 An Asylum for Fugitives Published Occasionally

    London   J. Almon
    6.5" by 4" 158pp.
    The first edition of this collection of satirical verse from the controversial publisher and journalist John Almon, commenting on prominent political figures, and bound in half calf.
    £575.00
    : 0.5kgs / : 976Z10
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    Description

    First Edition, Leather Binding, Original Binding, Very Scarce

    The first edition.

    Volume one only. A second volume was published in 1779. 

    A collection of satirical verses from John Almon, the English journalist and publisher who is best known for his reports of debates in parliament. These verses comment on the government and notable political figures such as the Earl of Sandwich and the Earl of Dartmouth. 

    Bound in half calf, re-backed with original boards.

    Condition

    Bound in half calf, re-backed with original boards. Externally, boards worn to the extremities with slight marks and fading, minimal wear to the front joint. 'Henry Seymour Library' bookplate to the front pastedown, with front free endpaper weak. Internally firmly bound with bright and clean pages, with a library blind stamp and minor offsetting to the title page.

    Very Good

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