The reformists' register, and weekly commentary /
by William Hone.
Description
- Language(s)
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English
- Published
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London : Printed by and for William Hone, 1817.
- Summary
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Hone's publication was one of the most influential radical press newspapers during the months prior to his trials for libel. Cf. Bowden cited above.
- Note
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Formerly in the personal collection of Anne and F.G. Renier.
Volume 1 bound in mid-19th century 1/2 brown leather gilt with marbled boards. Volume 2 measures 22 cm.
Publisher's advertisements: [4] p. at end of second volume.
Cf. A. Bowden, William Hone's political journalism, 1815-1821, pp. 120 ff. Bowden discusses the role of the radical tailor Francis Place as a reporter for the early issues of Hone's 16 page weekly.
Volume 1 includes a preface by Hone dated 17th July 1817, contents list and index. Volume 2, subtitled The last part, has a preface by Hone dated 23rd Oct. 1817 and index.
64 columns (Hone's weekly commentary) assembled from 2 parts, originally published 18-25 January 1817; 824 columns assembled from 26 weekly parts, originally published 1 February-19 July 1817; 432 columns assembled from 14 weekly parts, originally published 26 July-25 October 1817.
- Physical Description
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2 v. ;
23 cm.
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