Main entry:

Shenstone, William, 1714-1763.

Title & Author:

The works in verse and prose, of William Shenstone, Esq. : most of which were never before printed. In two volumes, with decorations.

Publication:

London : Printed for R. and J. Dodsley, 1764.

Description:

2 volumes : map, portrait ; 21 cm (8vo)

Notes:
For additional holdings, please see N65232.
Preface signed: R. Dodsley.
In this edition the titlepage vignette of both volumes is that of a kingfisher. Another edition shows Dodsley's initials.
A third volume, containing letters, was published by J. Dodsley in 1769, with initials on the titlepage.
V. 1. Elegies written on several occasions. Odes, songs, ballads, &c. Levities; or, Pieces of humour. Moral pieces -- v. 2. Essays on men, manners and things. A description of the Leasowes, the seat of the late William Shenstone, Esq. By R. Dodsley. Verses to Mr. Shenstone ... By the late Lady Luxborough.
ESTC T092444

Subject:

Dodsley, Robert, 1704-1764.
English poetry.
Poésie anglaise.

Form/genre:

rare books.
Leather bindings (Binding)
Gold tooled bindings (Binding)

Added entries:

Dodsley, Robert, 1704-1764.
R. and J. Dodsley (Firm), bookseller.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 29294
Call No.: 6008; ID:88-B14947
Copy: v. 1
Status: Available

Location: Library main 29293
Call No.: 6008; ID:88-B14947
Copy: v. 2
Status: Available