Observations upon Lord Orrery's remarks on the life and writings of Dr. Jonathan Swift. Containing several singular anecdotes relating to the character and conduct of that great genius, and the most deservedly celebrated stella. In a series of letters to his Lordship. To which are added, two original pieces of the same author (excellent in their kind) never before published. By Patrick Delany, D.D

People / Organizations

• Patrick Delany (Author)

Imprint

London : Printed for W. Johnston, in Ludgate-Street, MDCCLXXII. [1772]

Added name

Swift, Jonathan, 1667-1745.

Publication year

1772

ESTC No.

T204077

Grub Street ID

234440

Description

[16],310,[2]p. ; 8°.

Note

Preface signed: J. R., i.e. Patrick Delany

Includes: 'Two original pieces by Dr. Swift'

A reissue of the London 1754 edition, with a cancel titlepage.

Uncontrolled note

What is the final leaf (not apparently present in the original 1754 London edition)? This edition is not in Teerink-Souten