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Brotherton Collection27
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Herbert Read Collection3
Brotherton Collection Manuscript Verse2

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english poetry46
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Anderson, Robert (1750-1830)13
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Wise, Thomas James (1859-1937)11
Read, Sir Herbert Edward (1893-1968)2
University of Leeds. School of English2
Astbury, Anthony1
Barker, George (1913-1991)1
Boscawen, Frances Glanville, 1719-18051
Browning, Robert (1782-1866)1
Burns, Robert1

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A Collection of miscellany poems, never before publish'd

1737

First edition. Signatures: A(-A11,12),B-E,F(±F8,9=A11,12),G-L. List of subscribers: p. vii-xvii. Issued in 1738 with title: The delights of the muses.

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Investments

1939 - 1968

This file contains statements, correspondence and carbon copies relating to investments by Herbert Read. File 1 of 2 contains a Certificate of Shares to Herbert Read for the purchase of 10 Preferenc...

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Other poetry

no.1 (1978); 8 (summer 1982); 27/28 (1989); v.2 no.4, 6-10 (1996-1998) 2 copies of 2:8-9; letter from Richard [Kell] to 'Philip' (11 Apr. 1998) inserted in 2:9 Place of publication varies. Publica...

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The country's call : a short selection of patriotic verse

Sargant, Edmund Beale (1855-); Sargant, Marie

1914

Cover bears title, with preface, acknowledgments and contents on verso.

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Robert Browning, holograph poems

Browning, Robert (1782-1866)

c.1820-1866

Vol.1: The anatomical parish -- Vol.2: The enquiry -- Vol.3: The journey to London -- Vol.4: Law -- Vol.5: The legacy -- Vol.6: The medium's ball -- Vol.7: The medium's progress -- Vol.8: The murder -...

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Poetry & audience

University of Leeds. School of English

v.8, no.9 (2 Dec. 1960); no.14 (3 Feb. 1961); v.9, no.3 (19 Oct. 1962); no.7 (16 Nov. 1962); v.10, no.14 (1 Feb. 1963); no.16-17 (15-22 Feb. 1963); no.19 (8 Mar. 1963); no.25 (14 June 1963); v.11, no....

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BC MS Lt 49, f. 1r: The opening of Thomas Brewster's translation from Persius, 'Satires', 2 (
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Verse translations from the classics

173-?

Collection of three verse translations from the classics in a single 18th-century hand: ff.1r-6r: Translation of Persius, "Satires", 2, by Mr T. Brewster, A.M. & c.; ff.8r-10r: Paraphrase of Persius, ...

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Resignation. : In two parts, and a postscript. To Mrs. B*******

Young, Edward (1683-1765); Owen, William (1793); Richardson, Samuel (1689-1761)

1762

Printing: The first part of the poem was printed by Samuel Richardson (note on p.15). [A]⁴, B-H⁴. By E.Young.

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Florio: a tale, for fine gentlemen and fine ladies: and, The bas bleu; or, Conversation. Two poems

More, Hannah (1745-1833); More, Hannah (1745-1833)

1787

Dedication signed Hannah More, January 27, 1786. Includes bibliographical references.

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Miscellaneous papers of Bonamy Dobrée

Dobrée, Bonamy (1891-1974)

c.1925-1975

Comprises: (1) Typescript recollections, 1974; (2) Correspondence of Bonamy and Valentine Dobrée; (3) 3 pencil sketches by Mondrian; (4) Manuscript and typescript poems; (5) Notebooks, 1915-1974; (6)...

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The Ashley Library : a catalogue of printed books, manuscripts and autograph letters (v.1)

Wise, Thomas James (1859-1937); Ashley Library

1922-1936

"Part of plates printed on both sides." "Of this book two hundred copies only have been printed." Device on recto of last leaf inscribed: The Ashley library. Privately printed. "Mr. Wise's aim.....

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The Ashley Library : a catalogue of printed books, manuscripts and autograph letters (v.2)

Wise, Thomas James (1859-1937); Ashley Library

1922-1936

"Part of plates printed on both sides." "Of this book two hundred copies only have been printed." Device on recto of last leaf inscribed: The Ashley library. Privately printed. "Mr. Wise's aim.....

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