Shelfmark
Iaa2.5.21(12)
Author
Title
Elfrida, a dramatic poem. Written on the model of the antient [sic.] Greek tragedy. By Mr. Mason..
Publication, distribution, etc.
London: : Printed for J. and P. Knapton, in Ludgate-Street., MDCCLII. [1752].
Physical description
[2], xv, [1], 80 p. ; 25 cm. (4to)
Note
Titlepage in red and black.
Note
Printed by William Bowyer; his records show 750 copies printed.
Note
Signatures: [a]1 b-c⁴ A-K⁴.
Note
Signatures from Maslen and Lancaster.
Citation/references note
ESTC, T32616
Citation/references note
Maslen and Lancaster. Bowyer ledgers, 3744
Provenance
Booklabel of Nicholas Mann, recording donation to Eton College in 1754.
Binding
18th century brown calf quarter-binding; boards covered in marbled paper; five raised bands; red sprinkled edges; rebacked.
Copy-specific note
Previously Fm.7.13 or Fm.7.15 (text cut off) and Db.4.2
Copy-specific note
Bound in a volume of pamphlets; with spine title, "Miscellaneous tracts".
Copy-specific note
Ms. contents list on end leaf.
Subject
Aethelwold Earl of East Anglia,
Subject
Aelfthryth, approximately 945 - approximately 1000 Queen, consort of Edgar, King of England,
Subject
Edgar, 943 or 4 - 975 King of England,
Subject
English drama.
Added entry--name
Mann, Nicholas, ? - -1753 former owner.
Added entry--name
Bowyer, William, 1699 - 1777 printer.
Added entry--name
John and Paul Knapton bookseller.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B45075