[The Tatler]

The Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff, Esq. [4 volumes]. [Richard Steele]. Glasgow. Robert Foulis. 1747-49. 12mo, half leather, uniformly bound, title on spine in red and gilt stamping. (2),297,(6); IV,318,(7),(2); V,308,(10),(2) and VI,(4),301,(7),(1) pp., complete with 271 Tatlers.

The Tatler was founded by Richard Steele, with later contributions by his friend Joseph Addison. The original Tatler appeared three times a week between 1709 and 1711. The Tatler reported on city matters, with news from the coffeehouses and other fashionable meeting places in London. Good set (total 4).