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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Prior, Matthew, 1664-1721
Other Authors: Rowe, Elizabeth Singer, 1674-1737, Duflos, Claude-Augustin, 1700-1786 (Engraver)
Format: Book
Language:English
Latin
French
Language Notes:English, with some works in Latin or French.
Published: London : Printed for J. Tonson ... and J. Barber ..., M DCC XXI. [1721]
Subjects:
Dorset, Charles Sackville, > Earl of, > 1638?-1706.
Dorset, Charles Sackville, > Earl of, > 1638?-1706
Poems > English > 18th century.
Annotations (Provenance) > 19th century.
Poetry.
Description
Item Description:Dedication, to Lionel, earl of Dorset and Middlesex; signed: Mat. Prior. Contains a eulogy on Charles Sackville, 6th earl of Dorset.
Some works are by other poets, such as "Love and friendship: a pastoral. By Mrs. Elizabeth Singer": pages 29-31.
Longer poems have special title pages; pagination and register are continuous within each volume.
Frontispiece (portrait) in volume 1 signed "H. Rigault, pinx. Cl. Duflos, sculp."
Vignette on title page; head- and end-pieces; initials.
The Cushing Library/Rare Books Collection copy was acquired as part of the Lois Goddard Morrison Collection of Eighteenth Century Literature.
Physical Description:2 volumes (28 unnumbered pages, 267 pages, 5 unumbered pages ; 238 pages, 2 unnumbered pages) : portrait ; 16 cm (12mo)