The Tuner.
| Author/creator | Hiffernan, Paul |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | London [England] : printed and sold by M. Cooper, in Pater-noster-Rowe, M DCC LIV. [1754]-1755. |
| Description | 5 volumes : illustrations ; 8⁰. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text online |
| Subjects |
| Frequency | Irregular |
| Abstract | Satirical essays in the form of letters to "Eugenius" attacking bad plays, bad performances, bad writing and 'bad' politics. |
| General note | Title page includes vignette, with border motto: "Messieurs et mes dames voulez vous de la musique." |
| General note | Imprints vary; letters 2-5 include: "sold by Mr. Lewis at Covent-Garden; Mrs. Kingman at the 'Change; and G. Woodfall at Charing-Cross." |
| General note | Note following designation on letters 2-5: "To be occasionally continu'd." |
| General note | Price below imprint. |
| General note | Note from preface to letter 1 reads in part: "I inlist myself in the service [of taste], not periodically engaged, but an occasional volunteer". |
| General note | Reproduction of original from the British Library. |
| References | Crane & Kaye, 899 |
| References | English Short Title Catalog, ESTCP2831. |
| Special numbering | Numeration begins with no. 2 |
| Special numbering | Issues lack chronological designation; dated from imprints. |
| Special numbering | No more published. |
| Reproduction note | Joyner- Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Thomson Gale, 2003. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements |
| Genre/form | Periodicals England 18th century. |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |