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Poetical commonplace book, compiled by Benjamin Coles : Commonplace book c.1730-1741.
Literary Manuscripts Leeds: Sources from The Brotherton Library, University of Leeds Available online
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- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Coles, Benjamin, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- English poetry--18th century.
- English poetry.
- Physical Description:
- 1 volume (171 ff.).
- Place of Publication:
- Marlborough, Wiltshire : Adam Matthew Digital, 2006.
- Summary:
- The volume also contains some prose
- Notes:
- AMDigital Reference:Lt 24
- F.1r, ownership inscription by Coles, 1732. Certain pieces are written in shorthand. Printed text of 'The devil of Tinkerton' (Dryden from Chaucer) pasted on f.21r from back. Engraved diagrams pasted on a front and a back flyleaf. Inscription by B. Coles (a nephew) on another front flyleaf. Record of purchase of the volume by R. Brown from Benjamin Coles, 8 August 1754, on another back flyleaf. 19th-century signature "Jas. Langlands" on front pastedown, which also bears ownership address label of Mrs V.J. Dawson, Southam nr. Cheltenham, 14 May 1965
- Local Notes:
- The volume is bound in 18th-century red morocco gilt, but with back board and its flyleaves nearly detached.
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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