The Present State of Wit (1711) - In a Letter to a Friend in the Country by John Gay
page 18 of 54 (33%)
page 18 of 54 (33%)
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me to assure you, that I am
Yours, &c. J.G. Westminster, May 3, 1711. POSTSCRIPT. Upon a Review of my Letter, I find I have quite forgot The BRITISH APOLLO; which might possibly happen, from its having of late Retreated out of this end of the Town into the City; where I am inform'd however, That it still recommends its self by deciding Wagers at Cards, and giving good Advice to Shop-keepers, and their Apprentices. FINIS. The / Present State / of / Wit, / in a / Letter / to a / Friend in the Country. / [double rule] / London / Printed in the Year, MDCCXI./ (Price 3 d.) / Collation: A-C4. Pp. [1-24] P. [1] half-title, signed "A"; p. [2] blank; p. [3] title, as above; p. [4] blank; pp. 5-22 text; p. [23] Postscript; p. [24] blank. This appears to be the only contemporary edition. |
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