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Author:

Cowper, William, 1731-1800, attributed author.

Title:

Diverting history of John Gilpin : with 21 woodcuts.

Publisher:

Hillside Press,

Copyright Date:

1970

Description:

x, 44 pages : illustrations ; 58 mm

Subject:

Ballads, English--Humor--18th century.
Marriage--Juvenile poetry.
Horsemanship--Juvenile poetry.
Horse racing--Juvenile poetry.
Miniature books--Specimens.
Wood-engraving--Specimens--20th century.
Humorous poetry, English.
Miniature books.
Specimens.

Other Authors:

Seaver, Robert, engraver. engraver.
Irwin, Frank, printer. publisher, printer.
Hillside Press (Franklin, New Hampshire), publisher.

Other Titles:

John Gilpin

Notes:

Limited ed. of 250 copies. " ... attributed to William Cowper ..."--Page [ix]. "The woodcut illustrations ... were drawn and engraved at the beginning of the present century by Robert Seaver"--Preface. "The text for this book was set by hand in 6 pt. Bulmer Roman type and printed at the Hillside Press in the month of January, 1970"--Colophon. Library has copy number 245, signed by F.E. Irwin (Frank E. Irwin). IaU

Indexed by:

Bradbury, R.C. 20th cent. U.S. miniature books, 766

OCLC:

(OCoLC)19616883

Locations:

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)