Shelfmark
Ep.4.06
Author
Title
A translation of the passages from Greek, Latin, Italian and French writers, cited in the prefaces and notes to the Pursuits of literature; a poem, in four dialogues. Intended as a general vindication of the Pursuits of literature, from various remarks which have been made upon that work. By the translator.
Edition
The second edition.
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Printed for T. Becket, Pall Mall., 1799.
Physical description
[4], lxxv, [5], 104 p. ; 8vo.
Note
The translator = T. J. Mathias.
Note
With a half-title, and an additional t.p. after the prefatory letter.
Note
Advertisement leaf on verso of t.p.
Provenance
Inscription on front flyleaf: H.C. Surtees. Herbert Conyers Surtees (1858-1933).
Provenance
Booklabel of John Sparrow (1906-1992).
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Eton College Library.
Binding
Contemporary light blue paper over stiff card boards; spine covered in cream paper; printed spine label; deckled edges.
Genre/Form
Satires.
Genre/Form
Poems.
Added entry--name
Becket, Thomas, fl. 1760 - 1815 bookseller.
Added entry--name
Surtees, Herbert Conyers, 1858 - 1933 former owner.
Added entry--name
Sparrow, John, 1906 - 1992 former owner.
Added entry--place
England London
Identifier
B37623