Richard Brathwaite; Joseph Haselwood [ed.] — Barnabae Itinerarium, or Barnabee&Apos;S Journal

London, J. Harding by R. and A. Taylor, 1818. Leather. A bright example of the charmingly illustrated seventh edition of this brilliant satirical poem by Richard Brathwait. The seventh edition of this lively poem by Richard Brathwaite, first published in 1683.Barnabee's Journal follows the drunken character of Barnabee on his pilgrimage through England, both in rhymed Latin under the pseudonym Corymbaeus.This work contains amusing topographical information and persistent glee throughout, as Barnabee travels at a time when taverns boasted that customers could be 'drunk for 1d, dead drunk for 2d, with clean straw provided.'Illustrated with eight plates. Collated, complete.With the bookplate of H. Tootal Broadhurst to the front pastedown.In a J. Winstanley of Manchester signed binding.This edition includes a separately paginated introduction of the author, and is edited by Joseph Haselwood. In a full morocco signed binding. Back strip lightly age toned, with boards bright. Rubbing to joints. Hinges strained, with boards firmly held. Bookplate to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .