The Devil Upon Crutches in England, or Night Scenes in London. A Satirical Work. Written upon the Plan of the celebrated Diable Boiteux of Monsieur Le Sage.

Anonymous

Verlag: Philip Hodges, Holbourn, 1756

Beschreibung

A rare satirical work, using Lasage's comic novel 'The Devil on Two Sticks', as inspiration. Complete, as two parts bound together. Each part has a separate title page and register. With half-title to the first part. The second edition of this very scarce work. In a half morocco binding with paper covered boards. An anonymously written satirical work based upon French novelist and playwright Alain-Rene Lesage's comic novel, 'The Devil Upon Two Sticks' (1707). While the original work is set in Madrid, the location here is shifted to London, and follows the demon king Asmodeus. A two page publisher's catalogue to the rear.ESTC reference no. N8565.Bears a former owners inscription to the front free endpaper, 'D. L. Cumming'. In a half morocco binding with paper covered boards. Externally, smart. Minor shelfwear to the corners, and rubbing with some small loss to the head of the spine joints. A former owner's inscription to the front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. pages are generally bright and clean, with the odd mark. Very Good Indeed. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 773F24

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Devil Upon Crutches in England, or Night...

Verlag: Philip Hodges, Holbourn

Erscheinungsdatum: 1756

Einband: Leather

Illustrator: None

Zustand: Very Good Indeed

Art des Buches: book