The common-place book of literary curiosities, remarkable customs, historical and domestic anecdotes and etymological scraps / by the Rev. Dr. Dryasdust, of York, somewhile preface-writer to the great unknown.
Published / Created:
London : John Bumpus, 85, Newgate-Street, MDCCCXXV [1825]
Physical Description:
423 p., [6] leaves of plates : ill. ; 15 cm.
Holdings:
Rare Books and ManuscriptsPN6173 .D79 1825Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Illustrations by William Heath.Printed by W. Wilson, 57, Skinner St., London.NSTC, 2D19997Includes index.Abbey, J.R. Life in England in aquatint and lithography, 1770-1860, 302BAC: British Art Center copy is the Abbey copy. Bound in half crimson morocco, with gilt edges, by W. Brown (Cf. Abbey). Inscribed: J. Crawford.
Subject Terms:
Wit and humor -- Great Britain. | Satire, English. | Bumpus, John -- Publisher. | Wilson, W. -- Printer. | Brown, W. -- Bookbinder. | Crawford, J. -- Autograph. | Etching, Colored -- Specimens -- 1825.