Bidspirit auction | 1684 HUDIBRAS BY SAMUEL BUTLER

1684 HUDIBRAS BY SAMUEL BUTLER ANTIQUE IN ENGLISH POLITICAL SATIRE POETRY 1ST ED - HUDIBRAS in three parts by Samuel Butler London; 1684 First edition of all 3 parts bound in one volume Size 4.5 by 7” Lacks title page of the first part. Last few pages with wormtracks at the lower margin Otherwise very good condition, minor wear text in English Samuel Butler (baptized 1612-—died 1680) was a poet and satirist, famous as the author of Hudibras, the most memorable burlesque poem in the English language and the first English satire to make a notable and successful attack on ideas rather than on personalities. It is directed against the fanaticism, pretentiousness, pedantry, and hypocrisy that Butler saw in militant Puritanism, extremes which he attacked wherever he saw them. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions will ship all lots domestically for $25.00 per lot. Combined and international shipping are available. The rates will be provided upon request.