English wit and humor - Early works to 1800
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A whetstone for dull wits or a poesy of new and ingenious riddles.
Date: [1780?]- E-books
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The humourist
Date: MDCCLXIII. [1763]- E-books
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The city jester , or Festival of Momus.
Date: [1795?]- E-books
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Ben Johnson's jests or the wit's pocket companion. Being a new collection of the most ingenious jests, diverting Stories, pleasant Jokes, smart Repartees, excellent puns, wise Sayings, witty Quibbles, and ridiculous Bulls. To which is added, a choice collection of the newest conundrums, best riddles, entertaining rebusses, satirical epigrams, humourous epitaphs, facetious dialogues, merry tales, jovial songs, fables, &c. &c. &c.
Date: [1790?]- E-books
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The funny jester , or the cream of harmony and humour, a grand collection Of All That IS Witty Merry Droll Comical Entertaining Facetious And that will raise Laughter at an easy Expence. Collected From The Jolly Companions of the present Age, By which Means dull Sorrow is banished and Mirth and Festivity reigns In the Court of Drollery, by the funny God Momus. Compiled by Sir Toby Tickleside, Alderman and Citizen of Comus's Court.
Tickleside, Toby, Sir.Date: MDCCLXXXVIII. [1788]