Hudribas, In Three Parts, Written in the Time of the Late Wars: Corrected and Amended. ...Adorn'd with a new Set of Cuts....2 Volumes.

This is a rare or used book from the Berkelouw Rare Books Department.

Cambridge: J. Bentham for W. Innys, A. Ward, Meff. F, a.o, 1844. 8vo. Original full calf boards. Gilt edges. Refurbished calf spines with raised bands and morocco titling labels. Gilt. With 10 full-page black and white plates and b/w frontispiece in volume I. Very minor foxing throughout. Toning on end-papers. Previous owners bookplate on end-papers and book dealers sticker on end-papers. Small book description stuck on top of front end-paper in volume 1. Overall fine copies. NOTE: This satirical poem was published from 1663-1678 and recounts the journey of a knight in Medieval England. It is highly critical of religion and parliamentarians, whilst promoting the value of the royals.