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Paperback. Etat : Near Fine. A facsimile of a very scarce 1860's comedic story about a pope and his hatred for the ladies' hoop, written by hand with many illustrations. A facsimile of the original publication. First published in 1860.In the publisher's original paper covers.A very scarce facsimile of a scarce work.Illustrated throughout with monochrome drawings, and written by hand.This unique and humorous work was republished by Desmond Heath, and originally written anonymously, with the title page being signed by a 'J.W'. This comedic story follows the pope and his hatred of women's hoops, a popular undergarment at this time, believing them to be evil. In the publisher's original paper covers. Externally lovely with only minor fading to the tail of the front cover and rear joint. Internally firmly bound with clean and bright pages. Near Fine. J. W. (illustrateur). book.…