An Amateur of Fashion [Robert Coates] — Jokeby, a Burlesque on Rokeby

London, Thomas Tegg, 1813. Hardback. The fifth and enlarged edition of Robert Coates's nonsensical poem, showcasing his idiosyncratic humour and style. The fifth and enlarged edition of Jokeby, A Burlesque on Rokeby, A Poem in Six Cantos, by eccentric actor Robert Coates 'An Amatur of Fashion&apos. Printed for Thomas Tegg in 1813.In the publisher's original paper boards.A nonsensical poem, Robert Coates was known for his humour and idiosyncrasies as an actor. First appearing in his own productions in Bath, he later attracted fame for his improvised dialogue, scenes and peculiar costumes. This book was written at the height of his fame. The enlarged edition contains comical notes which comment on the poem. In the publisher's original paper boards. Externally, marks to the boards and fading to the extremities and spine. Bottom half of spine has rubbed away, and there are small chips to the board extremities. Slight bumping to the tail of the spine, and to the extremities. End papers are generally bright and clean, with very minor marking. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with the odd spot to the extremities. Good . Ill.: None. Good .