12mo. In two volumes. 213, [1]; [6], 203pp, [1]. With half-titles. Modern half-morocco, tooled in gilt and blind, marbled paper boards. A trifle rubbed and marked, spines sunned. Leaves browned and foxed.

A selection of poetry from English poet and dramatist John Gay (1685-1732), best known for his ballad opera, The Beggar's Opera (1728). Gay would write fables for the six-year old Prince William in 1727, and would even be offered the situation of gentleman-usher to the Princess Louisa, which he declined.

From the recently dispersed library of comedian, film director, and historian Terry Jones (1942-2020); without any indication of such.