Frobishers New Select Collection of Epitaphs; Humorous, Whimsical, Moral, & Satyrical

N. Frobisher [Compiler]

Published by Printed for Nathl. Frobisher, in the Pavement. York,, 1790

About this Item

Hardcover. Published circa 1790. Cover is light blue. The title page is engraved. Printed on laid paper. Contains epitaphs on figures such as Sir Isaac Newton; Charles Howard, Earl of Carlisle; Francis Thompson; John Milton; John Gill; Edmund, Duke of Buckingham; Captain James Cornwall; K. Henry VIII's Jester; Alexander Pope; John Locke; Mary, Queen of Scots; Mrs. Maria Maggot; Shakespeare; and scores of others. 216 pp. EXCERTS OF SOME EPITAPHS: One of the many epitaphs reads, "On Mr. John Mills. Here lies John Mills, who over Hills Pursu'd the Hounds with hollow; The Leap tho' high, from Earth to Skie, The Hunstman we must follow." Still another reads: "On a Shrew. Here lies a Woman, no Man can deny it. She rests in Peace, altho' she liv'd unquiet; Her Husband prays, if by her Grave you walk, You'll gently tread, for if she wakes she'll talk." Or how about, "On John Death. Here's Death interr'd, that liv'd by Bread; Then all should live, now Death is dead." And of course, "On Dr. Fuller. Here lie's Fuller's Earth." This is a charming, whimsical 1790 work, indeed. CONDITION: This over 200 year old copy has seen many better days with overall wear and soiling. In only fair condition, the back board is missing, as is the backstrip. The front board is present, yet detached, and many pages are loose in separated blocks. Fortunately, most pages are present except for one leaf containing pages 13 and 14, an introductory page at the very front, and the title page is missing the bottom fourth, as well as the top half of the first page. Some marginalia in ink, (presumed from the period), and some pencil annotation is present occasionally throughout. Even with its flaws and fragility, this copy is still quite readable with gentle care. Additional photographs available upon request. Full refund if not satisfied. Seller Inventory # 068200

Bibliographic Details

Title: Frobishers New Select Collection of Epitaphs...

Publisher: Printed for Nathl. Frobisher, in the Pavement. York,

Publication Date: 1790

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fair