The English Garden: A Poem. In Four Books

Multiple artists/makers

1777–81

Not on view

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Title: The English Garden: A Poem. In Four Books
Author: Rev. William Mason (British, Kingston-upon-Hull 1725–1797 Aston, Yorkshire)
Printer: Ann Ward (British, 1715–1789) , York
Publisher: Sold by James Dodsley (London)
Publisher: Sold by Thomas Cadell the Elder (British, Bristol 1742–1802 London)
Publisher: Sold by R. Faulder (London)
Publisher: Sold by J. Todd (York)
Publisher: 2nd book sold by H. Denoyer (London)
Printer: 3rd book printed by H. Goldney (London)
Published in: London
Date: 1777–81
Medium: Letterpress only, not illustrated
Dimensions: 10 9/16 x 8 7/16 x 11/16 in. (26.8 x 21.5 x 1.7 cm)
Classification: Books
Credit Line: Purchase, Jeffrey L. Berenson Gift, 2003
Object Number: 2003.537
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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