Shelfmark
Ie10.5.04
Author
Title
Designs by Mr. R. Bentley, for six poems by Mr. T. Gray..
Publication, distribution, etc.
London: : Printed for R. Dodsley, in Pall-mall., MDCCLIII. [1753].
Physical description
[8] p., 35, [1] leaves : ill., plates ; 38 cm. (4to)
Note
With a half-title.
Note
The six poems are printed and foliated on the recto only. The 'Explanation of the prints', by Horace Walpole, are printed on both the recto and verso.
Note
According to Hazen, there were three distinct editions dated 1753, all with identical wording on the titlepage. Hazen suggests that this is the third edition. The half-title reads: 'Designs, &c.'; there is no exclamation mark in the rows of printer's flowers on the third and fourth pages of the 'Explanation of the prints'; and letter "p" is printed properly throughout p. 26.
Note
Book is an imperial quarto cut to resemble a folio.
Citation/references note
ESTC, N34030
Citation/references note
Hazen, 42
Provenance
Circular, armorial bookplate of Eton College Library replacing former bookplate that has been removed.
Binding
?19th century dark brown tortoise shell calf half-binding; boards covered in marbled paper; five raised bands; gilt title on spine; red-stained edges; original red and gilt spine binding pasted inside front cover.
Copy-specific note
Previously Co.3.2 and Bn.1.1 and Bdd.1.16
Copy-specific note
Wanting half-title.
Subject
English poetry.
Added entry--name
Bentley, R. (Richard), 1854 - 1936 illustrator.
Added entry--name
Walpole, Horace, 1717 - 1797 editor.
Added entry--name
Dodsley, Robert, 1703 - 1764 bookseller.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B44864