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RNYG.773.040
8 Jul 1773:41 (12)
The Wits of West-Minster: a new select Collection of jests,
bon mots, humorous tales, brilliant repartees, epigrams, and
other sallies of wit and humour; chiefly new and original,
being an agreeable and lively companion for the parlour, or
wherever such a companion is most necessary and pleasing, by
a member of the Calcannon Club, who here offers to the
public, a book with more novelty than has appeared since the
time of Joe Miller's publication.
Haste thee, nymph, and bring with thee,
Jest and youthful jollity;
Sport that wrinkled care derides,
And laughter, holding both his sides.
True wit is like the brilliant stone,
Dug from the Indian mine;
Which boasts two various powers in one,
To cut as well as shine.
Sold by Noel and Hazard, Booksellers near the Coffee-House,
and Hodge and Shober, Printers, in Maiden-Lane.
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