Shelfmark
Ca.2.04 (Copy 1)
Additional shelfmark
Hb.4.20 (Copy 2)
Author
Title
Polymetis: or, an enquiry concerning the agreement between the works of the Roman poets, and the remains of the antient artists. Being an attempt to illustrate them mutually from one another. In ten books. By the Revd. Mr. Spence.
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Printed for R. Dodsley, 1747.
Physical description
xii, 361, [1]p, [1], XLI plates : ill. ; Fo.
Note
[Copy 1] Previously Cp.2.14.
Note
Engraved frontispiece of author.
Note
[Copy 1] Small loose paper with portrait of ?clergyman in cartouche, and "No. ?28851" on reverse.
Note
X.
Citation/references note
ESTC, T133753
Provenance
[Copy 1] Bookplate of Eton College.
Provenance
[Copy 2] Armorial bookplate of Lewis Vernon Harcourt.
Provenance
[Copy 2] Ms. notes: Will: Barford M.A., Fellow of King's College Cambridge. 1746. Bought at the sale of Dr. Barford's books at Windsor 4th May 1793.
Binding
[Copy 1] 18th century red morocco with elaborate gold-tooled border, including double- and single-headed eagles, crowns and thistles.
Copy-specific note
[Copy 2] Copy contains ms. inscription on title-page: "P. 291 Dr Cooke (Provost of Eton) as an ass teaching - for whom ?Holmes was substituted in the later issues."
Subject
Mythology, Classical Early works to 1800.
Subject
Art, Ancient Early works to 1800.
Subject
Latin poetry History and criticism Early works to 1800.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B13332