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Dilke, Mr (1698)2
Roscommon, Wentworth Dillon Earl of (1633?-1685)2
Dryden, John1
Dryden, John (1631-1700)1
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An essay on translated verse

Roscommon, Wentworth Dillon earl of (1633?-1685); Tonson, Jacob (1656?-1736)

1684

First edition. With preliminary verses by John Dryden. In verse. Commendatory verses by Dryden and others. Indexed in: Reference: Wing (2nd ed.) R1930.

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An essay on translated verse

Roscommon, Wentworth Dillon earl of (1633?-1685); Hills, Henry (1713); Dryden, John (1631-1700)

1709

There are two variant copies of the same year, in this one p. 16 is misnumbered 15. The preface, 'To the Earl of Roscomon', is signed: John Dryden. Also issued as part of: 'A collection of the bes...

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A Review of the fortunate & unfortunate adventurers : a satyr in burlesque upon the famous lottery, set up in Freeman's-yard in Corn-Hill

1694

In verse. At head of title: Diluvium lachrymarum. Anon. Indexed in: References: Kress Lib : S.1805. Indexed in: References: Wing : D1492.

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The city lady, or, Folly reclaim'd : a comedy, acted by his Majesty's Servants at the Theatre in Little-Lincolns-Inn-Fields

Dilke, Mr (1698); Eccles, John (1735); Finger, Godfrey (1660-1730)

1697

Dedication signed: Tho. Dilke. Errata: p. [8]. "Ode triumphal" composed by John Eccles; cf. Epistle dedicatory. Includes untitled songs composed by G. Finger; cf. Groves 5th ed. Indexed in: Wo...

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