Book

Collection object


1990.0036
H.23.6 W. 15.2
Book; "No. III. Or The Nosegay; being the third letter of the country post-bag, from the man to the monster" by Thomas Grady; second edition, Dublin, 1816. "Printed for the author". 108 numbered pages, plus 3 page postscript containing the words and music for the song "Nelly Cusack", plus four illustrations including a portrait of the author "Drawn and engraved by Brocas". Contains dedication to Thomas Moore Esq., p.5-8, preface p.9-10, verse through to p 55, followed by notes on the poem p.56-108. Roman numerals pages i-x, arabic 14 onwards, 11-13 not numbered. Marbled board cover, with leather corners and spine, with gilded title on the spine. The edges of the covers have all been reinforced with sellotape. Sticker on inside back cover, bottom left, printed in black on gold, reads "Lee Book Store/ Second-hand Booksellers/ 39/40 Lavitt's Quay. Cork."


Brocas (engraver)