| Item Description: | A reissue of the sheets of the 1736 edition printed by William Bowyer (T97064), without the index to his 'History of the Exchequer' (which occupied the final 54 sheets, and was separately reissued in 1741; see T97068), with a cancel title page; Bowyer also printed the new titles; his records show 500 + 50 [large-paper?] + '500 more to give away'. The large-paper copies may show variation in placement of press figures, or in their presence or absence; the details are unclear. - English Short Title Catalog, T97066. - In this variant, the titlepage vignette is the right way up; the press-figure "1" on p. 32 is beneath the "re" of "Briewerre"; there is the press-figure "3" on sig. 4M1; and 'A compleat index to Mr. Madox's history' is not present. - Maslen & Lancaster. Bowyer ledgers, 2280. - Maslen & Lancaster. Bowyer ledgers, 2909A. - Reproduction of original from University of Texas. - With an index |
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