First edition, first issue, with the first ("The") variant reading on p. 270--cf. Hutchins. Robinson Crusoe, p. 122-128., p. 63-64 (2d count) repeated in pagination. Without asterisk at bottom of p. 47 (2d count). Publisher's advertisements, [2] p. following p. 84 (2d count)., and Published August 6, 1720.
Behold a canting miser who of late ..., Bublers mirrour, England's folley, and Mar del lux.
Description:
Below the image of a weeping man holding an empty bag is, first, an image of poverty labeled "Mar del lux" and, second, a poem beginning: Behold a canting miser who of late / For twich the value sold a faire estate / To purchase South Sea stock, in hopes to grow / As rich as Croesus, e'er it fell so low.
Publisher:
Printed for & sold by Tho: Bowles next the Chapter House in St. Pauls Chu: Yard,
Subject (Topic):
South Sea Bubble, Great Britain, 1720--Pictorial works
This depicts a scene of success. See also companion print, Peel 0175, which depicts a scene of loss.
Alternative Title:
Bubblers' mirror, Bublers mirrour, England's folley, England's folly, Mar del lux., and Thus Fortune's darling glories in success ...
Description:
Below the image of a cheerful man holding a bag of coins is, first, an image of riches labeled "Mar del lux" and, second, a poem beginning: Thus Fortune's darling glories in success / And boasts his riches with a smiling face / South Sea he bought when low, for little gold / And luckily sold out for seven fold., Cropped to 35 x 25 cm., The mezzotint design is closely followed, in reverse, in a contemporary etching, Peel 0074., and Watermark: faint, unidentifiable mark at center of page.
Publisher:
Printed for & sold by Tho: Bowles next the Chapter House in St. Pauls Chu: Yard,
Subject (Topic):
South Sea Bubble, Great Britain, 1720--Pictorial works