The Yorkshire-Racers, A Poem.
Published by printed for the use of all sorts of jockeys, whether North, South, East, or West, London, 1709
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Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United KingdomRooke Books PBFA
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A bright example of a piracy of this very scarce political poem, widely believed to be the work of William Plaxton. A very scarce work in all editions.A poem by William Plaxton, presented as a letter from Henry Singleton to Tom Pullen, describing the Parliamentary elections of 1708 in Yorkshire.The poem begins with the line 'Fret not, dear Tom, that thou ha'st lost the race'.ESTC. T052873. Foxon identifies this as a piracy.With a final advertisement page for H. Hills.A lovely example of this work. Unbound, as issued. Internally, firmly bound. Leaves only a touch age toned, but exceptionally clean. Very Good.
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Yorkshire-Racers, A Poem.
- Author
- William Plaxton
- Publisher
- printed for the use of all sorts of jockeys, whether North, South, East, or West, London
- Publication year
- 1709
- Condition
- Very Good
- Book Type
- book
- Binding
- Unbound
- Illustrator
- None
- Item weight
- 0.5 kilograms
- Dimensions
- 7" by 4.5"
Rooke Books PBFA
Bath, United Kingdom
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Thompson Acquisitions Ltd
The Dispensary, 8 Cleveland Pl, 8 Cleveland Place East
Bath, United Kingdom BA1 5DJ
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