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Poems on various subjects from various authors by William Mitchell Sale [manuscript], [ca. 1760].

Sale, William Mitchell, active 18th century, author.; Pennington, Thomas, former owner.; Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744. Rape of the lock.; Cosens, F. W. (Frederick William), 1819-1889, former owner.
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Title
Poems on various subjects from various authors by William Mitchell Sale [manuscript], [ca. 1760].
Description
258 leaves ; 15 x 9 cm
Associated name
Sale, William Mitchell, active 18th century, author.
Pennington, Thomas, former owner.
Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744. Rape of the lock.
Cosens, F. W. (Frederick William), 1819-1889, former owner.
Scope and content
A miscellany largely compiled from contemporary authors. It includes the entire Rape of the Lock, by Alexander Pope, and many epitaphs, including one on John Hippisley, the actor.
Note
Foliation includes 2 blank leaves.
Historical background
W.M. Sale was the son of George Sale, the orientalist.
Binding information
Original calf, labelled "Poems: on Various Subjects."
Provenance
Bookplates of the compiler's son-in-law, Thomas Pennington and of F.W. Cosens.
Genre/form
Manuscripts (documents)
Poetical miscellanies.
Poems.

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M.a.103
Folger accession
cs1636

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