Contemporary manuscript copy signed J. Tapner [John?]. Two epistles in heroic couplets, each with an Argument and extensive prose notes keyed to line numbers, of descriptions of flora, fauna, cuisine, arts and architecture, and anecdotes on religion, customs, and history. Epistle I includes discussion of: the "riches of the Kingdom of Madura under its Hindoo Kings;" the "magnificence and sanctity of the Pagodas;" the "strong resemblance between the Hindoo and Egyptian deities." Epistle II includes: "Eulogy of Trimul Nag King of Madura before the Conquest and Division of that Kingdom by the Tartars" and other anecdotes about his palace, wives, and reign; descriptions of the Royal Gardens; "Transition to the present happy situation of the Carnatic under the British Government;" a "hint of what remains to be done for the prosperity of India;" and praise for Lord Macartney for giving "a system of life which tun'd to harmony a land of strife." Notes refer to various East India Company officials including Lords Clive and Hastings, and quote from letters by other "high persons" to Macartney
Description:
Binding: red sprinkled edges, contemporary vellum over boards, with title on spine: 46 Irwin's Hindoo Garden; and inscription on front cover: Hayley., In English., and No illustrations. The text contains only blank frames with captions for the intended content.
Subject (Geographic):
India, Carnatic (India), and Madurai (India)
Subject (Name):
Hayley, William, 1745-1820., Irwin, Eyles, 1751?-1817., Macartney, George Macartney, Earl, 1737-1806., and East India Company.
Subject (Topic):
Epistolary poetry, English, English poetry, Hinduism and politics, History, Description and travel, and Religious life and customs
A slip-song - "O brave England’s forces!"., "In praise of James Butler, duke of Ormonde's campaigns in Spain against Cadiz and Vigo; after his banishment" (Foxon)., Foxon dates this "[1715/-]"; that is, no earlier than 1715 (the year of Ormonde’s banishment), but with no terminus ante quem specified., Mounted on leaf 43. Copy trimmed., and Bound in three-quarters red morocco leather with marbled boards, with spine title stamped in gold: Old English ballads, woodcuts, vol. 2.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
Spain
Subject (Name):
Ormonde, James Butler, Duke of, 1610-1688
Subject (Topic):
Spanish Succession, War of, 1701-1747, Campaigns, Vigo Bay, Battle of, Spain, 1702, Naval warfare, Warships, and Sailing ships
Verse -- "A wealthy man of late, we hear,"., In four columns with the title and two woodcuts above the first two; imprint at foot of the fourth column, below a single rule; the columns are not separated by rules., Also published with title ’A cabinet of good counsel’., 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., Mounted on leaf 45. Copy trimmed., and Bound in three-quarters red morocco leather with marbled boards, with spine title stamped in gold: Old English ballads, woodcuts, vol. 2.
"View of the bridge from mid-stream on the Thames; the City Barge and other boats in foreground, Westminster Abbey beyond bridge to the right, and Lambeth House further along the riverbank to the left"--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from text below image., Publisher and date of publication from that of the volume in which print appears., Plate from: Maitland, W. The history and survey of London from its foundation to the present time ... London : Printed for T. Osborne, 1760., Six columns of descriptive text, three on each side of title, etched below image., and Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Publisher:
T. Osborne
Subject (Geographic):
England, London., Westminster Bridge (London, England),, and London (England)
A young woman in foreground, wearing boots and a plumed hat over her large wig, holds a gun over her shoulder and carries two dead partridges. A footman stands behind her, pointing a finger and laughing at her and dodges the barrel. A pointer walks in front of her, while a second man on horseback stands some distance away. The background is of a cloudy winter landscape
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Printed for R. Sayer & J. Bennett No. 53 Fleet Street as the Act directs
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Women hunters, Fowling, Hunting, Game bird hunting, Hunting dogs, Firearms, and Clothing & dress
Verse begins: "Come each maiden lend an ear,"., In four columns; the title and imprint are above the first two (imprint is in square brackets); the portrait is below the imprint, above the first column only; the columns are not separated by rules., This title was entered in the Stationers' Register by John Marshall for the Cheap Repository on 1 February 1796, and may be a piracy by Evans, who had lost a lawsuit to Marshall in December 1795; Evans used this imprint until Easter 1796. See David Stoker, "John Marshall, John Evans, and the Cheap Repository tracts, 1793-1800", PBSA 107:1 (2013), 81-118., Mounted on leaf 44. Copy trimmed., and Bound in three-quarters red morocco leather with marbled boards, with spine title stamped in gold: Old English ballads, woodcuts, vol. 2.
Publisher:
Sold by J. Evans, No. 41, Long-Lane, West-Smithfield, London
Subject (Topic):
Moralities, English, Women, and Moral and ethical aspects
Verse begins: "In a tavern kitchen, the cook's territories,"., In three columns with the title above the first two and the woodcut above the first; the imprint at foot of the third, below a row of type ornaments; the columns are separated by columns of type ornaments., There is no punctuation at the end of the 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., 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. 2.
Publisher:
Printed and sold at the Printing-Office, in Aldermary Church-Yard, Bow-Lane, London
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain
Subject (Topic):
Broadsides, Ballads, English, Taverns (Inns), Household employees, Women, Social conditions, and Man-woman relationships
Temple wedding, Tempele wedding, and Love at first sight
Description:
Verse begins: "In London fair city a young man and a maid,"., In three columns with the title and three woodcuts above the first two; imprint at the foot of the third column, below a single rule; the columns are not separated by rules., 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., Mounted on leaf 53. Copy trimmed., and Bound in three-quarters red morocco leather with marbled boards, with spine title stamped in gold: Old English ballads, woodcuts, vol. 2.
Publisher:
Printed and sold at No. 4 Aldermary Church Yard
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Ballads, English, Courtship, Marriage, Household employees, Merchants, Husband and wife, and Man-woman relationships
