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Page 78
... copy of verses , in which he desired his correction . Mr. Hill , whose humanity and politeness are generally known , readily complied with his request ; but as he is remarkable for singularity of sentiment , and bold experiments in ...
... copy of verses , in which he desired his correction . Mr. Hill , whose humanity and politeness are generally known , readily complied with his request ; but as he is remarkable for singularity of sentiment , and bold experiments in ...
Page 161
... copy , that was perhaps destroyed as it returned from the press . From the first copy I have procured a few transcripts , and shall exhibit first the printed lines ; then , in a small print , those II 771 * F of the manuscripts , with ...
... copy , that was perhaps destroyed as it returned from the press . From the first copy I have procured a few transcripts , and shall exhibit first the printed lines ; then , in a small print , those II 771 * F of the manuscripts , with ...
Page 175
... copy of Pope's books , with those of Fenton , are to be seen in the Museum . The parts of Pope are less interlined ... copies 819 ; so that his profit , when he paid his assistants , was still very consider- able . The work was finished ...
... copy of Pope's books , with those of Fenton , are to be seen in the Museum . The parts of Pope are less interlined ... copies 819 ; so that his profit , when he paid his assistants , was still very consider- able . The work was finished ...
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WILLIAM CONGREVE 1670172829 | 29 |
JOHN GAY 16881732 | 35 |
THOMAS YALDEN 16711736 | 53 |
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