A Gentleman of Oxford — The Devil Upon Crutches in England

London, I. Pottinger, 1759 . Leather. The third edition of this satirical work of fiction, using Le Sage's comic novel 'The Devil on Two Sticks' as inspiration. The third edition. An anonymously written satirical work based upon French novelist and playwright Alain-Rene Lesage's comic novel, 'The Devil Upon Two Sticks' (1707). While the original work is set in Madrid, the location here is shifted to London, and follows the demon king Asmodeus. ESTC  T119840 Advertisement leaf to rear. A handsome example of this work. In a full calf binding. Minor loss of calf to back strip head, with light rubbing to joints. Front hinge strained to head, but firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Pages a touch age toned, otherwise clean and bright. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .