Shelfmark
Gf.5.01
Author
Title
A tale of a tub. Written for the universal improvement of mankind. To which is added, an account of a battel between the antient and modern books in St. James's Library..
Publication, distribution, etc.
[London] : [Printed for Edmund Curll], Anno M. DCC. XI. [1711]
Physical description
310p. ; 15 cm. (12mo)
Note
Anonymous. By Jonathan Swift.
Note
Possibly printed for Edmund Curll, who produced unauthorised editions of a number of works at this period and published "A complete key to The tale of a tub" from 1710.
Note
This edition has "Pans" on p. 69, line 7 from foot; "videre" on p. 164, line 21 from top; "camelaanthi" in quotation on title page.
Note
Includes: 'A discourse concerning the mechanical operation of the spirit', beginning on leaf M3.
Note
The 'Battel' and the 'Discourse' have separate title pages; the pagination and register are continuous.
Note
With an initial advertisement leaf (printed only on the verso).
Note
Signatures: A-N¹² (M2 and N12 blank).
Note
The final blank leaf has often been excised.
Citation/references note
ESTC, N13640.
Citation/references note
Teerink-Scouten, 226
Provenance
Engraved armorial bookplate recording gift to Eton College by Edward Waddington in 1731.
Provenance
Engraved armorial bookplate of Eton College.
Binding
Early 18th century blind panelled and sprinkled calf Cambridge style; five raised bands; flocked edges.
Copy-specific note
Previous shelfmark: Dk.7.25.
Copy-specific note
Illegible inscription on recto side of front flyleaf.
Subject
Satire Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Curll, Edmund, 1675 - 1747 printer.
Added entry--name
Waddington, Edward, 1670 or 71 - 1731 former owner.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B48839