The genuine remains in verse and prose of Mr. Samuel Butler, author of Hudibras. . Published from the original manuscripts, formerly in the possession of W. Longueville, Esq; with notes by R. Thyer, ... In two volumes. ...
Samuel Butler (1612-1680)
Category
Books
Date
1759
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Ham House, Surrey
NT 3042874
Summary
Bibliographic description
2v. ([40],429,[1];[8],512p) . 8vo.. Not indigenous. Provenance: Bequeathed to the National Trust by Norman Norris (1917-1991). Inscribed on v. 1 pastedown in Norris's hand: Deerleap Library H. [i.e. Hodgson's] 9/3 38 Lot 215 1/6 [i.e. Deerleap, Rowlands Castle, Hampshire; its library, property of the late Admiral M. P. O'Callaghan, was sold by Hodgson's 9 March 1938]. Loosely inserted: slip of manuscript notes by Norris. Binding: Eighteenth-century full calf over boards; red and black spine labels with title 'Butler's remains'; sewn on five raised bands.
Makers and roles
Samuel Butler (1612-1680) R. Thyer