1. Add MS 28276
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 28276
- Title:
- PAPERS of Jacob Tonson, the bookseller, with miscellaneous pieces in prose and verse, including:- 1. Diary, by Jacob Tonson, relating to his estate at Ledbury, household affairs, etc.; 1720-1723, f. 1. 2. "Letter of the Fr[ench] King to the C[oun]t D'Estrades from St. Germain en Laye;" 27 Aug. 1722. Translation. f. 75. 3. "The Vision," a satire in verse. Imperf. f. 87. 4. "Some Fables of Æsop Putt into English Verse" by J. Herbert; followed by a few Latin poems in the same hand, f. 9...
- Scope & Content:
- Poetry: Collections of English political and miscellaneous pieces: 17th and 18th centt. includes: f. 1 Ledbury, Herefordshire: J. Tonson's diary relating to his estate at: 1720-1723. f. 1 Jacob Tonson, Publisher: Diary: 1720-1723. ff. 1-74 Diaries and Memoranda: Jacob Tonson, Bookseller: 1720-...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- 18th century
- Extent:
- 1 item