Shelfmark
Kp.4.19(01-02)
Author
Title
Lucretilis, : an introduction to the art of writing Latin lyric verses. Part I (-II).
Edition
Second edition.
Publication, distribution, etc.
Eton : London : Williams and Son ; Simpkin, Marshall, and Co., 1873.
Physical description
2 pts. ([4], 38 ; 32 p.) ; 18 cm.
Note
By William Johnson, afterwards Cory. Statement of responsibility on front wrapper: 'By the author of "Nuces"'.
Note
First published in 1871 under the author's name, which was expunged from the title pages and advertisements of printings of his works after his departure from Eton (spring 1872).
Note
Edition statement from front wrapper. Reset. Printing statement on title pages: "Third thousand" (pt. I) and "Second thousand" (pt. II).
Note
Colophon: Eton College Press: Williams and Son.
Note
Pale buff printed paper wrappers with dark green linen spines.
Citation/references note
Carter, J. Hand-list of the printed works of William Johnson, afterwards Cory (Transactions of the Cambridge Bibliographical Society ; 1, 1949), 15
Provenance
Ink inscription at head of both front wrappers: "Jas. P. Muirhead". Booklabel of John Carter on slipcase front board with pencil note in his hand: "Jas. P. Muirhead's son, Lionel BCLM, from whose sale this came, 1940, was a pupil of WJC's (at Eton 1857/63)".
Binding
Two parts bound separately in original wrappers, housed with Muirhead's copy of "Key to Lucretilis" (1871, ECL copy 2) and a second, unrelated copy of the "Key" (ECL copy 3) in 20th century spattered paper boards with pale green buckram spine and gilt spine title "William Johnson - Lucretilis - 1873-1871", within matching paper covered slipcase.
Copy-specific note
ECL copy has publisher's advertisements bound at end of each part; those in pt. I dated "March, 1876" ([6] p.) and those in pt. II, "September, 1875" ([4] p., printed on heavier paper).
Subject
Latin language Composition and exercises.
Subject
Latin language Metrics and rhythmics.
Subject
Latin poetry Criticism.
Added entry--name
Muirhead, James Patrick, 1813 - 1898 former owner.
Added entry--name
Carter, John, 1905 - 1975 former owner.
Added entry--name
Muirhead, Lionel, 1845 - 1925 former owner.
Added entry--name
Williams & Son publisher.
Added entry--name
Simpkin, Marshall and Co. publisher.
Added entry--name
Eton College Press printer.
Added entry--place
England Eton.
Added entry--place
England London.
Language code
eng lat
Identifier
B45516