Caption title., Dated from the address; see David Stoker, "Another look at the Dicey-Marshall publications: 1736-1806", The Library, ser. 7, v. 15:2 (June 2014), 111-157., Verse begins: "There was a rich man, who had treasures great,"., In three columns with the title centered above all three and the imprint below the third column; the columns are not separated by rules., Mounted on leaf 18. Copy trimmed., and Bound in three-quarters red morocco leather with marbled boards, with spine title stamped in gold: Old English ballads, woodcuts, vol. 3.
The author of the epilogue is identified in editions of the full play as Miles Peter Andrews., The epilogue is to "Speculation", by Frederick Reynolds; the play was first performed and printed in 1795., Verse begins: "The drama done, permit us now to say"., In one column with the title centered above; no ornamental type present on sheet., The text printed here varies in a number of places from that in printed editions of the full play., Mounted on leaf 21. Copy trimmed., and Bound in three-quarters red morocco leather with marbled boards, with spine title stamped in gold: Old English ballads, woodcuts, vol. 3.
The device is printed above the title and signed: Thos. Mitchell inv. et del. ; I. Russel sculp., Incorporated within the device: "Philoinvestigists Society Aug. 1781.", In one column with etching and title centered above and enclosed in ornamental border., Text within design: Study to follow natures laws from each effect to trace its cause; nature and art a fund supplies to make men moral good and wise., Also known as "Hampstead Philoinvestigists Society"; founded as a philanthropic organization., Mounted on leaf 23. Copy trimmed., and Bound in three-quarters red morocco leather with marbled boards, with spine title stamped in gold: Old English ballads, woodcuts, vol. 3.
Verse begins: "Me little wren, I begin for to feare,"., In two columns with the title centered above both and the imprint below the second column; the columns are separated by a plain rule., Mounted on leaf 31. Copy trimmed., and Bound in three-quarters red morocco leather with marbled boards, with spine title stamped in gold: Old English ballads, woodcuts, vol. 3.
According to accounts in Gentleman’s Magazine and the Times (cited by Charles Tilly, Popular Contention in Great Britain 1758-1834 (Cambridge: Harvard UP, 1995)), this event occurred in April 1801., In two columns with the title centered above both and the imprint centered below both; the columns are not separated by rules., Mounted on leaf 33. Copy trimmed., and Bound in three-quarters red morocco leather with marbled boards, with spine title stamped in gold: Old English ballads, woodcuts, vol. 3.
Title from masthead., Fragment, detached from larger work., Column begins: From the craftsman, Vol. 5, page 326. The progress of patriotism, a tale. Vendidit HIC auro patriam. Sir Ralph, a simple rural knight ..., Lewis Walpole Library copy: sheet trimmed with loss of title and text. 'Ipswich' added as ms. note above title. Stamp indicating 'Halfpenny' price near lower portion of sheet., Mounted on leaf 38. Copy trimmed., and Bound in three-quarters red morocco leather with marbled boards, with spine title stamped in gold: Old English ballads, woodcuts, vol. 3.
Verse - "D'ang it! I be glad to zee ye al I vow,"., Includes a song, to the tune of "Alley Croker"; first line: "Up and down, round about, al the streets I paraded,"., In three columns with the title across the sheet; the columns are not separated by rules., First published in 1789 (and apparently also first performed that year; see ESTC T9977); Knight first appeared in London in the character of Jacob in Lee’s comedy in 1795; he may have performed the role in Bath prior to that., A footnote explains that the character of Jacob Gawkey is from Miss Lee's comedy, "The Chapter of Accidents"., Mounted on leaf 39. Copy trimmed., and Bound in three-quarters red morocco leather with marbled boards, with spine title stamped in gold: Old English ballads, woodcuts, vol. 3.
Anonymous. By George Alexander Stevens; appears in his collections with the note: "Tune - Derry down"., Verse begins: "Old Homer! but what have we with him to do?"., Date of publication from ESTC., All within a border of type ornaments; title at head above a row of type ornaments; imprint at foot below a swelled rule., Mounted on leaf 45. Copy trimmed with loss of printer's statement and border of type ornaments., and Bound in three-quarters red morocco leather with marbled boards, with spine title stamped in gold: Old English ballads, woodcuts, vol. 3.
Verse begins: "Maria was handsome, remarkable, fair,"., In one column, imprint follows title and precedes the text., Davenport at this address between 1800 and 1802?. See Maxted, I. London book trades, 1775-1800., Mounted on leaf 49. Copy trimmed., and Bound in three-quarters red morocco leather with marbled boards, with spine title stamped in gold: Old English ballads, woodcuts, vol. 3.
Publisher:
Printed and sold by J. Davenport, 6 George's-court, St. Johns-lane, West-Smithfield, London
Burges, James Bland, Sir, 1752-1824, attributed name
Published / Created:
[1796?]
Call Number:
Folio 74 OL1 v. 3
Image Count:
1
Description:
First line: Once on a time, a little French marquiss., Sometimes attributed to Sir James Bland Burges., In two columns with the title in two lines centered above both; the columns are separated by a rule. Last line of first column: "Of gold and silver, pearls and jewels rare."., Cf. no. N64799 in ESTC., Mounted on leaf 52. Copy trimmed., and Bound in three-quarters red morocco leather with marbled boards, with spine title stamped in gold: Old English ballads, woodcuts, vol. 3.
