Lord Chesterfield's witticisms; or, the grand pantheon of genius, sentiment, and taste. Containing, besides all his Lordship's genuine bon-mots, and other Sallies of Wit, every thing lively and spirited that stands recorded in the annals of the beau monde; with a Number of Originals hitherto new to the World. Among these is presented an high-seasoned, though innocent Olio. of Smart Repartees, Ludicrous Adventures Facetious Anecdotes, Genuine Hibernianisms Ingenious Puns, Notable Savings, Singular Characters, Striking Remarks, Lively Flights, Arch Jokes, Whimsical Stories, Tales, &c. &c. &c. In many of which, the real Manners and Dispositions of some of the most distinguished Personages in the Circles of Genius and Politeness are humorously delineated. To these is added, a curious Poetical Desert, suited to every Palate that can relish Sterling Wit without Ribaldry and Indecency of Humorous Epigrams, Mock Epitaphs, Jovial Songs, &c. &c. With several puzzling Novelties in the World of Co

People / Organizations

• Richard Snagg ("printed for")
• Philip Dormer Stanhope Chesterfield (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for Richard Snagg, No. 29. Pater-Noster-Row; J. Mariner, in James-Street, Covent-Garden; and sold by all booksellers in town and country, [1773]

Publication year

1773-1773

ESTC No.

T169947

Grub Street ID

207710

Description

[2],142p.,plate : port. ; 12⁰

Note

Braces in title.

Price from imprint: price sewed 1s. 6d. Neatly bound 2s.

Uncontrolled note

P. 129 misnumbered 229. Frontis. = plate. Date from Gulick