The Rolliad, in Two Parts: Probationary Odes for the Laureatship & Political Eclogues
London: J. Ridgway, 1795. Fourth Edition. Fourth edition. Measuring approximately 8.75" x 5.5" with 153 numbered pages.
This book is in poor condition. Heavy chipping to entire spine. Heavy scuffing to both boards. Front board completely detached. Previous owner's handwriting on front pastedown and endpaper. Interior pages are moderately foxed.
"The Rolliad" in full "Criticisms on the Rolliad," is a work of British satire directed principally at the administration of William Pitt the Younger, the British statesman and Prime Minister. It was written and originally published in serial form in the Morning Herald in 1784–85.
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Inventory number (N11-11). Item #5274
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