Based on the edition compiled by John Mottley, issued 1739. "The first 198 jokes comprise the whole of the genuine edition ... ;copious additions have been made from ... volumes of Facetiae previously and since published"--Preface.

Colophon: J. Holmes, Took's Court, London [printer].

Bound in brown decorated cloth with gold stamping.

G. Knapp, bookbinder, 10, Green Street, Chruch St., Blackfriars Rd. [London].--Bookbinder's label glued onto back pastedown.

Library has 2 copies signed by Nat Schmulowitz; copy 2 has subsequently manufactured label affixed to spine.