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The doleful death of poor old Robin : with the distribution of his valuable property / as related and exhibited in beautiful engravings, by Peter Prim.

Accession number
PML 81866
Creator
Prim, Peter.
Published
London : Published Nov. 1-1814, by J. Harris ... , [Nov. 1, 1814].
Notes
A parody of The death and burial of Cock Robin; this work is about a lover's death in a duel. Cf. Oxford dict. of nursery rhymes, no. 110.
On label on front wrapper: Harris's cabinet. Old Robin. One shilling coloured. (Old Robin added in ms.).
Date of publication transposed from imprint.
Engraved throughout.
Illustrations hand-colored, possibly retouched by owner.
Description
[1], 15 leaves : ill. (stipple engravings) ; 14 cm
Binding
Crimson morocco, gilt; publisher's stiff pink wrappers with label bound in.
Classification
Department