[Ralph (James)] The Touch-Stone: or, Historical, Critical, Political, Philosophical, and Theological Essays, on the reigning Diversions of the Town, second edition, half-title, browned, L3 torn (with old repair to margin), engraved Hopetoun bookplate, contemporary panelled calf, red morocco label, rubbed, joints split, spine chipped at head, 12mo, for J.Crokatt, 1729.

⁂ Scarce work by an American who travelled to England with Benjamin Franklin in 1725 and settled in London. He became part of the theatrical and literary scene and a friend of Henry Fielding but was attacked by Pope for his architectural views. There are only 2 copies of this edition on ESTC (BL and Huntington Library).