Westminster Drolleries, Both Parts, of 1671, 1672; being A Choice Collection of Songs and Poems, sung at the Court & Theatres; with additions made by 'A Person of Quality'. Now First Reprinted from the Original Editions.
Boston, Lincolnshire. Robert R. Roberts. 1875. Hardcover. 12mo. 18cm, no. 261 of a limited edition of 400 copies, xliv,125,132,lxxxivpp., rear ads., 2 facsimile title pages for original editions of 1671 & 1672, appendix, table of first lines, dark blue cloth, paper label chipped along its top edge, deckled edges, occasional slight foxing, very good copy (BH). ~ "With an Introduction on the Literature of the Drolleries; A copious Appendix of Notes, Illustrations, and Emendations of Text; A Table of Contents and Index of First Lines of Songs and Poems." (sub title). Interestingly, the limitations note has been hand written by the publisher. Item #35982
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