Hudibras, in Three Parts, Written in the Time of the Late Wars

Dublin: A. Reilley; Robert Owen; WIlliam Brien, 1744. Leather. Very Good Indeed. 8" by 5". Zachary Grey. Zachary Grey's illustrated pirate edition of 'Hudibras' a brilliant poem written just in the wake of the English Civil War. A pirated Irish edition.Complete in two volumes.ESTC citation number N7227.Volume I illustrated with a portrait frontispiece, four folding plates, and five plates.Volume II illustrated with one folding plate, and six plates. Also including six duplicate plates loosely inserted, duplicates of plates facing pages 40, 46, 90, 118, 181, and 315.Nine leaves of subscribers list to the rear of Volume I.Collated, complete.'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.Written by Samuel Butler. Butler is best known for this work, which was very popular when it was first published, being reprinted many times in Butler's life.Illustrated by Zachary Grey. Including a life of the author. In a rebacked calf binding. Externally, smart. Minor marks and light rubbing to the boards. Light bumping to the extremities. Tide mark to the front board of Volume I. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean with only the occasional spot. Neat repair to the reverse of the folding plate facing page 381 of Volume I. Very Good Indeed