The book is well known, or rather the Jests are, for the veritable _first edition_ of Joe Miller is one of the rarest books in the English language. With regard to the contents of Joe Miller’s _Jests_, the plain-spoken words are neither better nor worse than those in any other similar collection of the period. It is to be regretted that the author did not employ expressions a little less coarse than he has done: his wit and pungency, however, it is impossible to deny. Only a very few copies of this humorous book have been reproduced.
Letters of the Marchioness Broglio Solari, one of the Maids of Honour to the Princess Lamballe, &c.; with a Sketch of her Life, and Recollections of Celebrated Characters. Fcap. 8vo, beautifully printed by Whittingham, price 2s. (Intended to have been sold at 5s.)
The Marchioness Broglio Solari was the natural grand-daughter of Lord Hyde Clarendon, and consequently one of the collateral branches of the Queens Mary and Anne, and their grandfather, the great Chancellor of England. She played an important part in the French Revolution; was the friend of Emperors and Princes; was intimately acquainted with George the Fourth, Burke, Sheridan, Madame de Staël, the Duke of Wellington, Sir Robert Peel, Sir H. Davy, Paganini, &c., of most of whom she gives characteristic anecdotes. The Marchioness endured many troubles, was robbed of her fortune, and for some time obtained her living as an actress at the theatres of London and Dublin. This work was published by an intimate friend, and the entire impression (with the exception of a few copies) passed into the hands of the family. It is believed that only 150 copies were printed. The book (by those who know of its existence) has always been considered as a _suppressed work_.
Linley’s (Geo., the Song-Writer) Modern Hudibras; a Poem, in Three Cantos. 8vo, 4s.
A rattling satirical poem, the title to which gives a very fair idea of its nature. Social abuses, the sighs and groans of gentility, the trickeries of literature, the cash-prices of art and musical criticisms, and a score of other subjects engage his satirical pen.
List of British Plants. Compiled and Arranged by ALEX. MORE, F.L.S.
This comparative _List of British Plants_ was drawn up for the use of the country botanist, to show the differences in opinion which exist between different authors as to the number of species which ought to be reckoned within the compass of the _Flora_ of Great Britain.