Author:
Sir John Bernard Burke (1814-1892), English genealogist, editor of 'Burke's Peerage'
Publication details:
17 August 1849; 8 Alfred Place West, Brompton, London.
12mo, 2 pp. Bifolium. Twenty lines. Text clear and complete. Fair, on aged paper. Because of the 'Very great outlay attending the production of the work at the onset', asks for a year's advance subscription of £1 10s 0d. Gives the publication date, adding 'from the distinguished literary aid I have received I am sanguine enough to hope that it will mert your full approval'.