Nuptial Elegies
London: G. Kearsly and J. Murray, 1774. Good. Item #5999
London: G. Kearsly and J. Murray, 1774. First Edition. Octavo. [vi], 31 pages. Removed / disbound. Title vignette by Isaac Thomas.
Includes elegies to 'Fruition,' 'The Disappointment of Passion,' 'The Triumph of Reason,' and 'The Winter of Love.' Portal was a dramatist and
goldsmith, but ended his career as a box-keeper.
First two leaves are detached with subsequent gatherings loose but holding. Edges are toned and worn along edges. Good only.
Price: $75.00
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