A tale of a tub. Written for the universal improvement of mankind. To which is added, An account of a battel, between the ancient and modern books in St. James' Library.

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Description

Title: A tale of a tub. Written for the universal improvement of mankind. To which is added, An account of a battel, between the ancient and modern books in St. James' Library.
Alternative Title: The battle of the books.
The mechanical operation of the spirit.
Creator: Swift, Jonathan, 1667-1745
Swift, Jonathan, 1667-1745. Battle of the books
Swift, Jonathan, 1667-1745. Discourse concerning the mechanical operation of the spirit
Wotton, William, 1666-1727
Contributor: Manning, William,--Jr.--Autograph
Tinker, Chauncey Brewster,--1876-1963--Bookplate
Published / Created: 1710
Publication Place: London :
Publisher: Printed for John Nutt, near Stationers-Hall,
Description: "A full and true account of the battel" p. [243]-299, and "A discourse concerning the mechanical operation of the spirit," p. [301]-344, have individual title pages.
Imperfect: plate opposite p. 133 wanting.
The explanatory notes are by William Wotton.
Extent: 16 p.l., 344 p., [8] leaves of plates : ill. ; 20 cm.
Extent of Digitization: This object has been partially digitized.
Edition: The 5th edition; with the author's apology and explanatory notes. By W. W--tt--n, B.D. and others.
Language: English

Collection Information

Repository: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Call Number: 1974 1189

Subjects, Formats, And Genres

Format: still image
Genre: engravings (AAT)
Frontispieces (Illustrations)
Resource Type: Books, Journals & Pamphlets
Subject (Name): Manning, William,--Jr.--Autograph
Tinker, Chauncey Brewster,--1876-1963--Bookplate

Access And Usage Rights

Access: Public
Rights: The use of this image may be subject to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) or to site license or other rights management terms and conditions. The person using the image is liable for any infringement.
Citation: ESTC (RLIN) 49835
Teerink-Scouten. Jonathan Swift, 222

Identifiers

Orbis Record: 1253583
Object ID (OID): 10034670