8 volumes. Text in 2 columns. Illustrated with copper-engraved plates. 8¼x5, modern calf, spines ruled in gilt, morocco lettering pieces.

Reprintings of classic 18th century British literary periodicals and works of satire and social commentary, including The Rambler of Samuel Johnson; Addison & Steele's Spectator and Tatler; Littleton's Persian Letters; plus The Guardian, The Connoisseur, The Babler, Dialogues of the Dead, The Citizen of the World, The Idler, etc.