Sir John Hawkins; [Richard Tickell] — Probationary Odes for the Laureatship

London, James Ridgway, 1785. First edition. Leather. An uncommon first edition of Richard Tickell's satirical poems purporting to be in competition for the laureateship. The uncommon first edition of this work.ESTC citation number T126547.Half-title is present.A collection of satires and parodies, satiric competitive pieces for the rivals of the laureateship.Written by Richard Tickell under the pseudonym John Hawkins. Tickell was a noted eighteenth century playwright and satirist.Family bookplate of 'Laurence' to the front pastedown. Ink to the recto to the front endpaper. Ink inscription to the half-title. In a full marbled calf binding. Externally, generally smart, with some rubbing to the boards and spine. Light cracks to the joints, with a small amount of loss to the front joint. A small amount of loss to the head and tail of the spine, and light bumping to the extremities. Hinges are a little strained but remain firm. Bookplate to the front pastedown. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean with some odd spots. Ink inscription to the half-title. Good . Ill.: None. Good .