THE TICKLER By Toby Scratch 'Em Vol. II No. 49 Whole No. 101 Wednesday, January, January 17, 1810
George Helmbold: Philadelphia, 1810. Paperback. Very Good. Item #21-6233
17.5 x 11", unpaginated (4pp). Removal marks, split in two along the binding edge, toning, staining, edge tears, scattered foxing. Some of the contents: "Prophecies For The Year 1810: Thousands of sermons will be preached, but not attended; and many that are attended to, will not be understood", "An Essay On Ignorance...Dedicated To Joseph White, A.S.S.-F.O.O.L. &c &c", "Notice. The members of the Ugly Club of medical students, are requested to meet punctually...under the penalty of one dollar fine..." George Helmbold was the founder and editor of the satirical newspaper "The Tickler", it was published between September 16, 1807 to April 29, 1812". SCARCE publication.
Price: $50.00