Jonathan Swift (Dublin, 1667 - 1745, Dublin)

A tale of a tub. Written for the universal improvement of mankind. To which is added, An account of a battel between the antient and modern books in St. James's library. The eighth edition, with the author's apology, and explanatory notes, by W. Wttn, B.D., and others, 1733

Ink on paper

Commentary

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