Shelfmark
Ep.7.20
Author
Title
Illustrations of Sterne: with other essays and verses. By John Ferriar, M.D.
Publication, distribution, etc.
[London] : Printed for Cadell and Davies, London, by George Nicholson, Manchester, MDCC.XCVIII. [1798]
Physical description
viii, [2], 314, [2] p. ; 18 cm. (8vo)
Note
With a half-title and a final advertisement leaf.
Citation/references note
ESTC, T147670
Provenance
Inscription on original pastedown: E. libris. A. Wellesley Eton Coll., presumably Arthur Richard Wellesley, 2nd Duke of Wellington.
Provenance
Armorial binding stamp no. 2 of James Cecil, 1st Marquess of Salisbury (1748-1823); see British Armorial Bindings database, accessed 11 Dec. 2023.
Provenance
Armorial bookplate (die-sinker style) of Eton College printed on blue paper, on original pastedown.
Provenance
Loosely inserted ms. catalogue card.
Binding
Early 19th century brown calf half binding; marbled paper boards; rebacked retaining smooth gold-tooled spine with gold-lettered title in second compartment; gold-tooled oval armorial device of the 1st Marquess of Salisbury stamped on gild-framed red morocco on both boards; repaired with later endpapers trimmed to show earlier inscription and bookplate.
Copy-specific note
Imperfect; wanting the final advertisement leaf.
Copy-specific note
Former shelfmark: L. R. Shelf 3.
Subject
Subject
English literature 18th century History and criticism Early works to 1800.
Subject
Medicine in literature Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Nicholson, George, 1760 - 1825 printer.
Added entry--name
Wellington, Arthur Richard Wellesley,, 1807 - 1884 Duke of former owner.
Added entry--name
Salisbury, James Cecil,, 1748 - 1823 Marquess of former owner.
Added entry--name
Cadell & Davies bookseller.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B52017