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The historical and poetical medley, or Muses library : being a choice and faithful collection of the best antient English poetry, from the times of Edward the Confessor, to the reign of King James the First : with the lives and characters of the known writers taken from the most authentick memoirs : being the most valuable collection of the kind now extant, affording entertainment upon all subjects whatsoever.

Kislak Center for Special Collections - Furness Collection PR1171 .C7 1738
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Format:
Book
Contributor:
Cooper, Mrs. (Elizabeth), active 1737.
Oldys, William, 1696-1761.
Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Standardized Title:
Muses library, or, A series of English poetry.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
English poetry--Middle English, 1100-1500.
English poetry.
English poetry--Middle English.
English poetry--Early modern, 1500-1700.
English poetry--Early modern.
Physical Description:
xvi, 400 pages ; 21 cm (8vo)
Other Title:
Historical and poetical medley.
Muses library.
Place of Publication:
London : Printed for T. Davies ..., 1738.
Notes:
A reissue of The muses library, 1737, with cancel title leaf and final leaf.
Caption and running titles: The muses library.
Edited by Elizabeth Cooper (dedication signed: E. Cooper), assisted by William Oldys.
Signatures: A-2C8.
Furness copy signature on t.p. by Mrs. Cooper.
Cited in:
ESTC T061451
OCLC:
4755679

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