Jest upon jest : a selection from the jestbooks and collections of merry tales published from the reign of Richard III to George III / compiled by John Wardroper
1970, First Edition. London : Routledge & K. Paul. Good cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-torn (with some loss) and dust-toned dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains quite well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.Includes previous owner's inscription. Item #370735
ISBN: 0710067542
Physical description; vii, 216 pages ; 23 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages 200-205). Contents; Husbands, wives and wenches -- Friars, priests and nuns -- From Marcolf to Scoggin -- Quips, retorts, tricks and blunders -- Men and manners. Subjects; English wit and humor. Wit and humor. English wit and humor. English literature Anecdotes, facetiae, satire, etc. English wit and humor. Genre; Bibliography.
Price: €12.95