The poetical works of Samuel Butler in three volumes. From the texts of Dr. Grey and Mr. Thyer with the life of the author, and notes ...

People / Organizations

• Samuel Butler (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for, and under the direction of, G. Cawthorn, 1797.

Publication year

1797-1797

ESTC No.

T210942

Grub Street ID

238811

Description

3v.,plates ; 18⁰

Note

Each volume has an additional letterpress titlepage.

Vols. 2 and 3 are reissues of earlier editions.

The titlepage to vol. 2 bears the statement: "Bell's second edition" and the imprint: Edinburg: at the Apollo Press, by the Martins, anno 1784; that to vol. 3 has the imprint: Edinburg: at the Apollo Press, by the Martins, anno 1777.

Vol. 3 also has an additional titlepage, engraved, headed: 'Bell's edition. The poets of Great Britain complete, .. Butler volume III. ..' and is also dated 1777.

Uncontrolled note

This set probably issued thus - cf. t82136, but verify COR copy not a mixed set