Poems by the Right Honourable John, Earle of Rochester, [1680s].

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Title: Poems by the Right Honourable John, Earle of Rochester, [1680s].
Creator: Rochester, John Wilmot, Earl of, 1647-1680
Contributor: Fane, Francis,--Sir,--d. 1689?
Published / Created: [1680s]
Publication Place: n.p
Abstract: Manuscript on paper containing twenty-five poems, the complete text of the play "Lucinas Rape; or, the Tragedy of Vallentinian" with Sir Francis Fane's "Masque," and a prose address "To the Reader", purportedly by a William Lovesey, Vicar of Brampton.
Description: Binding: half-russia, marbled boards.
Bookplate: "The Reverend Sir George Lee, Baronet. Hartwell."
For information on the source of acquisition, consult the appropriate curator.
Front endpaper annotated: "This manuscript was found at Hartwell, March, 1829. J. Lee." "bound Mr. Wilson, March, 1829."
With: tipped-in engraved portrait of Rochester by R. White.
Extent: 1 v. (216 p., with ca. 110 blank p.) ; 23 x 17 cm.
Extent of Digitization: This object has been partially digitized.
Language: English

Format: text
Genre: Manuscripts
Subject (Geographic): Great Britain--Religious life and customs--18th century
Subject (Name): Fane, Francis,--Sir,--d. 1689?
Subject (Topic): English poetry--17th century
Verse satire, English

Access: Public
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Citation: John Wilmot Rochester, Poems by the Right Honourable John, Earle of Rochester. James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.

Orbis Record: 7040385
Object ID (OID): 2007312
More Information: http://beinecke.library.yale.edu/dl_crosscollex/callnumSRCHXC.asp?WC=N&SS=N&CN=Osborn_b334