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The scribleriad : an heroic poem. In six books.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Cambridge, Richard Owen, 1717-1802
Other Authors: Boitard, Louis-Philippe, active 1733-1770 (Engraver)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London : Printed for R. Dodsley in Pall-mall, and sold by M. Cooper in Pater-noster-row, MDCCLI. [1751]
Subjects:
Verse satire, English > Early works to 1800.
Epic poetry, English > Early works to 1800.
Verse satire, English.
Engravings.
Early works.
Authors' presentation copies (Provenance) > Great Britain > 18th century.
Description
Item Description:Each part has separate title page and paging.
Engraved title vignette; head- and end-pieces.
Preface signed.
Engravings by L. P. Boitard and others.
Note at the bottom of page 32 of book 5 states that purchasers of the imperfect book 4 could obtain a "perfect page" (pages 17-18 of book 4) from their bookseller.
The Cushing Library/Rare Books copy was acquired as part of the Lois Goddard Morrison Collection of Eighteenth Century Literature.
Physical Description:6 parts in 1 volume, 6 leaves of plates illustrations (engravings) 27 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references, index and final errata page.
Place of Publication:Great Britain -- England -- London.