Samuel Butler; Zachary Grey — Hudibras

London, Vernor and Hood, 1801. Leather. An illustrated edition of this popular long narrative poem by Samuel Butler. Complete in two volumes.'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.Volume I is illustrated with a frontispiece, vignette title page, and eight plates.Volume I is illustrated with a vignette title page, one folding plate, and six plates.Three pages of adverts to the rear of Volume II. Collated, complete. Written by Samuel Butler. Butler is best known for this work.This edition edited with annotations and a preface by Zachary Grey. Bookplate of Mr. Edward Conder to the front paste downs. In a full marbled calf binding. Externally, the rear board of Volume I may detach, even with careful handling. Minor bumping to the extremities. Spines are faded. Light rubbing to the spines and extremities. Small dampstain to the rear board of Volume I. Front hinge of Volume I is starting but firm. Bookplate to the front paste downs. Stamp to the rear paste down of Volume I, and to the front paste down of Volume II. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean, with some scattered spots and handling marks. Good Only . Ill.: Not Stated. Good Only .