Shelfmark
Iaa2.5.42 (Copy 1)
Additional shelfmark
Iaa2.5.43 (Copy 2)
Author
Collective uniform title
Poems
Title
The poems of Mr. Gray. To which are prefixed memoirs of his life and writings by W. Mason, M.A..
Edition
The second edition.
Publication, distribution, etc.
London: : Printed by H. Hughs; and sold by J. Dodsley, Pall-Mall; and J. Todd, Stonegate, York., MDCCLXXV. [1775].
Physical description
[4], 416, 109, [1] p., [1] leaf of plates : port. ; 28 cm. (4to)
Note
With a half-title.
Note
In two parts, 'The poems' being paginated separately; the register is continuous.
Note
Pp.[71]-109 of the second part contain 'Imitations, variations, and additional notes.'.
Citation/references note
ESTC, T125123
Citation/references note
Northup, 14
Provenance
[Copy 1] Ms. inscription: "Sr: John Palmer Baronet".
Provenance
[Copy 1] Eton College Library bookplate.
Provenance
[Copy 2] Armorial bookplate of the Earl of Fife [possibly Alexander Duff, 6th Earl of Fife, (1849-1912)].
Provenance
[Copy 2] Armorial bookplate of Lewis Vernon Harcourt.
Binding
[Copy 1] 18th century brown leather binding; five raised bands; gilt decoration on spine; gilt spine title within red leather compartment.
Binding
[Copy 2] 19th century teal calf half-binding; boards covered in marbled paper; marbled endpapers; gilt top-edge; gilt spine title, author, and date; five raised bands.
Subject
English poetry Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Mason, William, 1724 - 1797 editor.
Added entry--name
Hughs, Henry, ? - -1810 printer.
Added entry--name
Dodsley, James, 1724 - 1797 bookseller.
Added entry--name
Todd, John, ? - d. 1811 bookseller.
Added entry--name
Harcourt, Lewis Vernon (), 1863 - 1922 former owner.
Added entry--place
England London.
Added entry--place
England York.
Identifier
B45110