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The Poetic Warks and Books for Gentlemen's Library Auction
A fragment lists numerous 18th century literary works and plays with authors such as Earl of Flax, Nicholas Bow, Pope, Gay, and Centlivre. It notes editions, prices, frontispieces, and printing details, including works advertised at the Red Lyon, Paternoster Row, and other London outlets. It includes notices about Mary Polington’s elopement and a public warning regarding debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl of Flax
Adduon
Sradter
Wrifel
Nicholas Baw
Ho- Majery J Co
Sufecceh
E'ders
Chauchers
Earl
Oxford
Horace
Parr
P. Is. V. Ovid
Mc. Lewe
Hughes
Pope
Gay
C. Adorn
Curnac de Dias
Bible
St. Dunstan’s Church
Fleer
Elzevir
Theatre Royal
Drury Lane
Mrs. Centlivre
Mr. Sewell
Mr. Wilks
Mr. Rowe
Mrs. Oldfield
A. Betteworth
Red Lyon
Pater-Nolter Row
E. Curl
London
A. Bettesworth