Love of fame, the universal passion. : In seven characteristical satires
- Author:
- Young, Edward, 1683-1765
- Published:
- London: : Printed for J. Tonson ..., 1728.
- Edition:
- The 2nd ed. corrected, and alter'd.
- Physical Description:
- [12], 175, [1] p. ; 20 cm. (8vo)
- Provenance:
- Rare Books copy: Formerly part of an 18th-century library in Williamscote House near Banbury, England, assembled by John Loveday (1711-1789), philologist and antiquary, who lived at Caversham in Oxfordshire. The library was moved to Williamscote House in 1799 by John Loveday the second (1742-1809), Doctor of Laws.
- Note:
- Written by Edward Young. Published originally, each satire separately, under title: The Universal passion, 1725-1728. Cf. CBEL II, p. 291.
Each satire has special t.p.
Head- and tail-pieces; initials.
Final page is blank. - Source of Acquisition:
- Rare Books copy: Purchased with funds from the Mary Ann O'Brian Malkin Program Endowment for Rare Books and Manuscripts; 20067.
- Binding notes:
- With this is bound: Two epistles to Mr. Pope, concerning the authors of the age. London : Printed for Lawton Gilliver, at Homer's Head against St. Dunstan's Church in Fleet-street, MDCCXXX [1730] -- The art of politicks, in imitation of Horace's art of poetry. London : printed for Lawton Gilliver, at Homer's Head against St. Dunstan's Church in Fleet-Street, 1729.
- Reviewed/Cited In:
- English short title catalogue, t113649
Foxon Y169 - Endowment Note:
- Mary Ann O'Brian Malkin Program Endowment for Rare Books and Manuscripts
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