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THE TATLER
NUMBER 112
DECEMBER 24–27, 1709
Original issue of the celebrated eighteenth-century English periodical The Tatler, Number 112, published in London from December 24–27, 1709.
Founded by Richard Steele under the pseudonym Isaac Bickerstaff, Esq., The Tatler became one of the most influential publications of the eighteenth century and helped shape modern journalism, literary criticism, and the essay form. The journal featured contributions from some of the greatest writers of the age, including Joseph Addison and Jonathan Swift.
This authentic folio issue contains essays, social commentary, literary observations, and contemporary advertisements typical of the publication that would later inspire The Spectator and countless literary journals.
Printed and sold by John Morphew near Stationers Hall, as stated in the imprint.
Details
Original 1709 printing
Issue No. 112
Dated December 24–27, 1709
By "Isaac Bickerstaff, Esq."
Two-page folio format
London imprint
More than 315 years old
Historical Importance
The Tatler is regarded as one of the foundational publications of English journalism and periodical literature. Its essays on manners, politics, literature, and society profoundly influenced eighteenth-century culture and paved the way for The Spectator and later folio issue with expected age toning, fold lines, edge wear, and minor losses. Text remains highly readable and displays beautifully. Please examine all photographs carefully.
An Excellent Addition To
Early English literature collections
Journalism history collections
Jonathan Swift collections
Joseph Addison collections
Richard Steele collections
18th-century printing collections
Rare newspapers and periodicals collections
An authentic and increasingly scarce survivor from the dawn of modern journalism and literary publishing.
