Joseph Hall — Virgidemiarum Satires in Six Books

Oxford, R. Clements; R. Baldwin and R. Dodsley, 1753 . Leather. A smart mid-18th century edition of Joseph Hall's early work of satire, poking fun at many human failings and vices. First published in the sixteenth century, this is a collection of verse satires modelled on the classical works of Juvenal and Persius. The satires criticise contemporary literary fashions, academic life, and social customs, while the final three "biting satires" attack individual moral failings and social vices through thinly disguised characters. ESTC T140513 With the bookplate of Admiral of the Fleet Lord Walter Kerr, GCB, a Royal Navy officer, to the front pastedown. At the time of publication, the Archbishop of Canterbury asked for this work to be burned for licentiousness, but later relented.  In a full calf binding. Small loss of calf to back strip tail. Joints starting, with rear board firmly held and front board a touch tender. Bookplate to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages age toned, with spotting throughout. Good . Ill.: None. Good .