The works of Michael Drayton, Esq; ... . Being all the writings of that celebrated author, now first collected into one volume.
Michael Drayton (1563-1631)
Category
Books
Date
1748
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Ickworth, Suffolk
NT 3026353
Summary
Bibliographic description
12,[2],400p. . fol.. Provenance: List of subscribers includes "The Right Hon. the Lord Hervey, dead. The Right Hon. the Lady Hervey." [probably John, Lord Hervey (1696-1743) and his wife Mary Lepel, Lady Hervey (1696-1768)]. Binding: Twentieth-century half brown grained leather binding; brown cloth over boards; binder's label: "Bound in durable leather guaranteed by the manufacturers free from mineral acid. Birdsall & Son, Northampton"; spine blind ruled and gilt lettered: "Drayton's Works. 1748".
Provenance
Part of the Bristol Collection. The house and contents were acquired through the National Land Fund and transferred to the National Trust in 1956
Makers and roles
Michael Drayton (1563-1631)