Description
[Jest Book] Meier, George Frederick, The Merry Philosopher or Thoughts on Jesting, London, J. Newberry, 1764. A translation into English from the original German. 16mo; 213 pages. This copy lacks final blanks and 2 pages of advertisements. Lowndes, Vol. II, 1530. 16 cm; rebound in later marbled boards with a calf spine, red and gilt leather label. First English edition.
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