Shelfmark
Fm.9.02(02)
Author
Title
An essay upon the civil wars of France, extracted from curious manuscripts. And also upon the epick poetry of the European nations, from Homer down to Milton. By Mr. de Voltaire..
Edition
The second edition, corrected and revis'd by the author..
Publication, distribution, etc.
London: : Printed by Samuel Jallasson, in Prujean's Court, Old Baily; and sold by J. Roberts in Warwick Lane., MDCCXXVIII. [1728]
Physical description
[6], 130 p. ; 17 cm. (8vo)
Note
Signatures: a⁴(-a4) A-H⁸ I²(-I2).
Note
Price in brackets below imprint: Price stitch'd 1 s. 6 d.
Citation/references note
ESTC, T183277
Provenance
Bookplate of Nicholas Mann inside front cover, recording donation to Eton College in 1754. Armorial bookplate of Eton College inside back cover.
Binding
18th century quarter binding in brown calf; five raised bands; marbled paper sides; text block edges sprinkled red; spine label wanting, with tooling visible "Miscellan: II.".
Copy-specific note
Bound in a volume of pamphlets. Ms. contents list on front flyleaf: "Contents ..."
Subject
Epic poetry History and criticism.
Subject
France History 16th century.
Added entry--name
Mann, Nicholas, ? - -1753 former owner.
Added entry--name
Jallasson, Samuel printer.
Added entry--name
Roberts, James, 1668 or 9 - 1754 bookseller.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B47405