Samuel Butler — Hudibras

London, Not Stated, 1757. Leather. An illustrated edition of this popular long narrative poem, printed in both English and French. Complete in three volumes.A unique bilingual edition of this important poem, printed in both English and French, with French to the recto, and English to the verso.Volume I illustrated with a frontispiece, two folding plates, and two plates.Volume II illustrated with one folding plate, and seven plates.Volume III illustrated with two plates.'Hudibras' is a long narrative poem which was published four years after Charles II was restored to the throne. The poem follows the knight Sir Hudibras, who is lauded with much praise, and it a satirical poem, directed against religious sectarianism.The poem was very well received when published, and was very popular, being reprinted many times.Written by Samuel Butler. Butler is best known for this work, which was very popular when it was first published, being reprinted many times in Butler's life.Collated, complete. In a full calf binding. Externally, generally smart, with a little light rubbing to the boards and spine. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spines and to the extremities, with a small amount of loss to the tail of the spine of Volume II. A small amount of loss to the tail of the front joint of Volume I, to the rear joint of Volume II, and to the front joint of Volume III. A few light marks to the boards and spines. Stamp to the recto of the front free endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with some scattered spots. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .