Mrs. Fletcher copy / commonplace book, 1818
Scope and Contents
Manuscript copy of collection of poetry by various famous authors. Each poem written within ornate decorative borders; some borders hand painted in color. Dedication page "To Mrs. Fletcher of Great Marlbro Street London. From George Mackay."
Dates
- Creation: 1818
Language of Materials
English
Extent
1 volumes ; 20.5 x 12.5 cm
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Seymour Adelman
Physical Description
A Collection of Poetic Pieces Selected from Works of Eminent Authors. Hand bound. Blank book. Hardcover leather binding. Front and back covers decorated with blind tooled and gilt ornamental border. Spine decorated with tooled and gilt ornamentation and labeled "POETIC PIECES" in gilt lettering.
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