Shelfmark
Iaa2.5.33(02)
Author
Title
Some specimens of the poetry of the antient Welsh bards. Translated into English, with explanatory notes on the historical passages, and a short account of men and places mentioned by the bards, in order to give the curious some idea of the taste and sentiments of our ancestors, and their manner of writing. By the Revd Mr. Evan Evans, Curate of Llanvair Talyhaern in Denbighshire..
Publication, distribution, etc.
London: : Printed for R. and J. Dodsley in Pall-Mall., M.DCC.LXIV. [1764].
Physical description
viii, 162, [2] p. ; 28 cm. (4to)
Note
With a final errata leaf.
Note
Printed by William Bowyer; his records show 500 copies printed.
Note
Signatures: a⁴ B-X⁴ Y².
Note
Signatures from Maslen and Lancaster.
Citation/references note
Maslen and Lancaster. Bowyer ledgers, 4484
Citation/references note
ESTC, T145881
Provenance
Eton College Library bookplate.
Binding
20th century gold-tooled brown boards; five raised bands.
Copy-specific note
Bound with 'Temora, an ancient epic poem ... ' by James Macpherson (1763).
Copy-specific note
Previously I.Gra.1764(02)
Subject
Welsh poetry Translations into English.
Subject
English poetry Translations into Welsh.
Added entry--name
Bowyer, William, 1663 - 1737 printer.
Added entry--name
R. and J. Dodsley bookseller.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B45098