Politicks in miniature: or, The humours of Punch's resignation. A tragi-comi-farcical-operatical puppet-show with a new scene of Punch's levee, and the surprising metamorphosis of his puppets. To which is added, the Political Rehearsal. Harlequin le grand: or, The tricks of Pierrot le primier. With the cheats and adventures of Punchinello, Mezotin, Scaramouch, Pantaloon, and others. Being, a tragi-comi-pantomimical performance of two acts. In which are introduced, an heroic scene on female honour, and a very majestic pantomime scene of kicking. The whole interspers'd with, patriots, chorus of patriots; courtiers, chorus of courtiers; songs; observations, critical and political. Taken from the Westminster Journal of March 20, 1741-2, Oct. 30, & Nov. 6, 1742

People / Organizations

• J. Mechell ("printed for")

Imprint

London : Printed for J. Mechell at the King's-Arms, opposite the Leg-Tavern, Fleet-street, [1742]

Publication year

1742

ESTC No.

N12516

Grub Street ID

2516

Description

38,[2]p. ; 12°.

Note

A satire on Sir Robert Walpole

With a final advertisement leaf

Price on title page: Price Six-pence.