London: Bernard Lintot, 1716. First Edition. Font cover detached; bookplate of John Louis Ketterlinus, Philadelphia; edges rubbed, still a very attractive copy.. 8vo, 80pp + index; full crushed red morocco gilt in the manner of Riviere by R. Bedford with gilt tooled spine, raised bands, dentelles, marbled endpapers, a.e.g. One of Gay's most popular works, this being from the large paper first issue, with engraved headpieces and ornaments. Headpiece on p. 1 is a street scene.

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Bookseller: Locus Solus Rare Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 205784
Title: Trivia:; Or, The Art of Walking the Streets of London
Author: Gay, John
Book Condition: Used - Font cover detached; bookplate of John Louis Ketterlinus, Philadelphia; edges rubbed, still a very attractive copy.
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Bernard Lintot
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1716

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