Accession number
PML 152616
Creator
Gay, John, 1685-1732.
Published
London : Printed for Bernard Lintott, at the Cross-Keys between the Temple Gates in Fleet Street, [1716]
Credit line
Bequest of Julia P. Wightman, 1994.
Notes
Ordinary paper copy, differing from the fine paper copy which has engraved vignettes.
Ornamental headpieces and tailpieces, title has printer's device of crossed keys beneath a quote by Virgil.
With errata on lower verso of A2 (Advertisement).
Signatures: A2 B-F8($4 signed) G6($2 signed).
In verse.
Sig. C3 signed; a variant has this unsigned.
The ornaments are those used by William Bowyer.
Headpiece on p.1 depicts a phoenix.
Includes index and margin notes.
Ornamental headpieces and tailpieces, title has printer's device of crossed keys beneath a quote by Virgil.
With errata on lower verso of A2 (Advertisement).
Signatures: A2 B-F8($4 signed) G6($2 signed).
In verse.
Sig. C3 signed; a variant has this unsigned.
The ornaments are those used by William Bowyer.
Headpiece on p.1 depicts a phoenix.
Includes index and margin notes.
Description
[4], 80, [12] p. ; 20 cm. (8vo)
Inscriptions/Markings
Ownership inscription beneath title, "Henry! ... Gregory!" ...
Provenance
Henry Gregory; From the library of Julia P. Wightman.
Binding
Marbled paper wrappers in a marbled slipcase.
Classification
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Department