Delany, Patrick, 1685 or 6-1768.

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 publish'd. - Dublin : printed for Robert Main at Homer's Head in Dame-Street, MDCCLIV. [1754.] - [16],211,[1]p. ; 16 cm. (12°)

Preface signed: J. R., i.e. Patrick Delany. Includes: 'Two orginal pieces by Dr. Swift', pp.[199]-211. Engraved head-and-tail pieces.

Teerink-Scouten, 1343 E.S.T.C., N10807

Contemporary full calf boards. Five spine compartments. Title label missing.


Swift, Jonathan, 1667-1745
Orrery, John Boyle, Earl of, 1707-1762.


English letters--Early works to 1800.

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