A "severely satirical work ... intended to be comprised in 6 volumes. Only one, however, was printed, which was suppressed on the day of publication."--Cf. Lowndes. Bib. manual. and "Ex mvsaeo Hvthii."
Founded by Peter Hall. Incorrectly attributed by some authorities to Benjamin Disraeli, earl of Beaconsfield, who contributed some fables under the title "The modern Aesop," and other matter. In later life Disraeli expressly denied having been the editor. cf. Monypenny, The life of Benjamin Disraeli, v.1, p.84.
BEIN 1978 1163: Imperfect: p. [27]-[29] wanting. Bookplates of Shepard and Alvin Krech. Number 5 of 6 titles bound together with binder’s title: Hone's Facetiae., Illustrated by George Cruikshank., and Attacks Lord Sidmouth and his cabinet.