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THE SPECTATOR Numb. CCCCXXX Monday, July 14, 1712

(Richard Steele) (London), 1712. Paperback. Very Good. Item #21-0251

12 x 7", one sheet, printed on both sides. Light toning and spotting, light creasing and edgewear, removal marks else good to very good condition. The Spectator was founded by Richard Steele and Joseph Addison and ran daily (except for Sunday) from March 1, 1711 to December 6, 1712. Their goal was "to enliven marality with wit and temper wit with morality." This issue deals with "the Scanalous Appearance of Poor in all Parts of this wealthy City" in which the writer complains about the impostors pretending to be blind or lame etc. "Mr. Spectator...give us discourse upon Beggars, that we may not pass by True Objects of Charity, or give to Imposters...(I) saw a blind Beggar, an Hour before...with a needle and thread, thriftily mending his stockings." And so fourth and so on. Also, there is an ad for Mr. Winstanly's Water Theatre "a large Stage very full of delightful curiosities..."

Price: $45.00