[Handbill] Prospectus of a New Periodical Work. The Ist Number of which will be published on the Ist February 1820. The Plain Englishman's Library.

Two pages, disbound from periodical with original wraps (before binding volume), 8vo, sl.chipped and browned edges, text complete. A plan for a serious working man's library which found fruition with Hatchard and Knight (not Rivington - a later Prospectus reveals the change - see COPAC, "Prospectus of a new periodical work, the 1st number of which was published on the 1st February, 1820, entitled The plain Englishman's library." - Note "was" published) in the "Plain Englishman" ("The plain Englishman : comprehending original compositions and selections from the best writers, under the heads of the Christian Monitor; the British Patriot; the Fireside Companion / [ed. by C. Knight and E.H. Locker]. Vol. 1. Other titles Plain Englishman. Published London, [s.n.], 1820.")