The Universal Jester

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169. The Universal Jester. or, The Constellation of Living Geniuses. Engraved frontispiece. 120 pages. 8vo, gilt-ruled full crushed brown morocco by Riviere, spine gilt in 6 compartments, top-edge gilt, uncut; light wear.

London, 1770 [100/150]

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