Gray, Thomas, 1716-1771, Designs by Mr. R. Bentley, for six poems by Mr. T. Gray, MDCCLIII [1753]
- Title(s):
Designs by Mr. R. Bentley, for six poems by Mr. T. Gray.
- Additional Title(s):
Drawings, &c.
- Published/Created:
- London : Printed for R. Dodsley, in Pall-Mall, MDCCLIII [1753]
- Physical Description:
- [2], 35, [3] leaves, [6] leaves of plates : ill. ; 37 cm.
- Holdings:
- Rare Books and ManuscriptsPR3500 .A1 1753+ OversizeYale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon CollectionView by request in the Study Room [Request]
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- Copyright Not Evaluated
- Full Orbis Record:
- http://hdl.handle.net/10079/bibid/1342686
- Classification:
- Books
- Notes:
- Engravings by Charles Grignion and John Miller; after R. Bentley.
According to Hazen, there were three distinct editions dated 1753, all with identical wording on the titlepage. This is the first edition, identified by the half-title: Drawings, &c.
The poems are printed and foliated on the recto only. The 'Explanation of the prints', by Horace Walpole, [4] p. at end, is printed on both the recto and verso.
Title vignette; initials.
English short title catalogue, T122525
Hazen, A.T. Bibliography of Horace Walpole, 42
BAC: British Art Center copy is bound in rebacked blue-gray boards. "Drawings, &c." on the half title page. On p. 28 the heading reads: Elegy / Written in a County Church Yard. Bookplate: Louis Silver. - Subject Terms:
- Dodsley, R. -- Publisher.English poetry -- Early works to 1800.English poetry -- Illustrations -- Early works to 1800.Engraving -- Specimens -- 1753.Silver, Louis -- Bookplate.
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- Ode on the spring
- Ode on the death of a favourite cat
- Ode on the distant prospect of Eton
- The Long story
- Hymn to adversity
- Elegy written in a country church-yard.
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