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Advert for Novels and Plays in Blue Paper Volumes
An 18th century listing advertises novels and poetry in multiple formats including blue paper editions. It details pricing, formats, and availability from J. Watson in Wardrobe Court and other London outlets, with mentions of The Descent of the House of Saxe-Gotha and various works by Ossian and Stackhouse. The notice touts printed improvements, page keys, and subscriptions for forthcoming volumes and theatre pieces at the Haymarket and Golden Ball, plus a drama about Death of Common Sense and other stage works.
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Carrer-La Humbers
J. Watson
Wardrobe-Gourt
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Saxe-Gotha
Ernest Hith
Pope
Paola
Ofawo
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Duke Seid
Jen Osbairn
Pater
Pater-tiofter
Jotm Osbarn
Ogavo
Dru Francis ‘Atterbiry
Tate’ Rothester
Thomas Stackhouse
Ly Lefcanele
Bern
Feill
the Haymarket
Henry
J. Warrigas
Wild- Court