Poems by the Right Honourable John, Earle of Rochester
Image Count:
8
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.", and With: tipped-in engraved portrait of Rochester by R. White.
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain--Religious life and customs--18th century
Subject (Name):
Fane, Francis,--Sir,--d. 1689?
Subject (Topic):
English poetry--17th century and Verse satire, English