Shelfmark
Am.7.12
Additional shelfmark
Ib2.5.10
Author
Title
An essay on the different nature of accent and quantity with their use and application in the English, Latin, and Greek languages: containing ... a defence of their present accentual marks. To which is subjoined the Greek elegiac poem of M. Musurus addressed to Leo X. With a Latin version and notes. By John Foster ...
Edition
The second edition, corrected and much enlarged. Containing some additions from the papers of Dr. Taylor and Mr. Markland. With a reply to Dr. G's. second dissertation in answer to the essay.
Publication, distribution, etc.
Eton : Printed by J. Pote, 1763.
Physical description
xxxi, [1], 448, 49, 3p ; 20 cm. (8vo)
Note
Text in English, Latin, and Greek.
Note
The reply, "A review of some passages in the preceding essay", has own title-page, signatures and pagination.
Note
Dr. G = Henry Gally.
Note
Three final pages = advertisements.
Citation/references note
ESTC, N9384
Additional physical form available
Microfilm. Woodbridge, Conn. : Primary Source Media, 1999. 1 reel ; 35mm. (The Eighteenth Century ; reel 1113, no. 03).
Additional physical form available
Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Thomson Gale, 2003. (Eighteenth century collections online). Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.
Provenance
[Am.7.12] Bookplate of Eton College.
Provenance
[Ib2.5.10] Arbury Library book label.
Provenance
[Ib2.5.10] Label recording donation of Joseph Frederick Burrell in 1983.
Binding
[Am.7.12] 18th century gold-tooled calf.
Binding
[Ib2.5.10] 18th century brown sprinkled calf binding; five single cord sewing supports; five raised bands; endbands; red sprinkled edges.
Copy-specific note
[Ib2.5.10] Number "48" inscribed in red ink on front free endpaper.
Subject
English language Accents and accentuation Early works to 1800.
Subject
Latin language Accents and accentuation Early works to 1800.
Subject
Greek language Accents and accentuation Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Added entry--name
Added entry--name
Added entry--name
Added entry--name
Burrell, Joseph Frederick, 1909 - 1983 former owner.
Added entry--place
England Eton.
Language code
eng lat grc
Identifier
B10006