The Gentleman and Lady's Key to Polite Literature, or compendious dictionary of fabulous history. Containing the characters and principal actions ascribed to the heathen gods, goddesses, heroes, &c. and the manner in which the ancients represented the deities and heroes, virtues and vices, in their paintings, statues, and gems: together with some account of their principal poets. Intended for the assistance of those who would understand mythology, poetry, painting, statuary, and theatrical entertainments. The fifth edition, considerably improved.

(CARNAN, Thomas)

Published by Printed for G. G. and J. Robinson, J. Scatcherd, W. Bent, G. and T. Wilkie, M. Pote, and E. Goldsmith. 1796, 1796

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[128]pp, half title. 12mo. Without front e.p., some old waterstaining to upper corners from signature 'E' onwards. Contemporary calf; spine dry & rubbed, wear to head & tail, red morocco label intact; joints cracked, upper joint & corners worn. Early ownership name of Hugh Hoare on inner rear board. ESTC T94689, noting 5 copies in the UK (BL copy lacks the half title), and 4 in America. First published c.1760 by Thomas Carnan, with his imprint continuing until his death in 1788, and then this final 18th century edition was subsequently published by the Robinsons.

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The Gentleman and Lady's Key to Polite Literature, or compendious dictionary of fabulous history. Containing the characters and principal actions ascribed to the heathen gods, goddesses, heroes, &c. and the manner in which the ancients represented the deities and heroes, virtues and vices, in their paintings, statues, and gems: together with some account of their principal poets. Intended for the assistance of those who would understand mythology, poetry, painting, statuary, and theatrical ...

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Printed for G. G. and J. Robinson, J. Scatcherd, W. Bent, G. and T. Wilkie, M. Pote, and E. Goldsmith. 1796

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ABA, ILAB & PBFA member. Jarndyce Antiquarian Booksellers have been selling 18th & 19th Century English books, especially first editions of English Literature and Social History since 1969 and are world leading specialists in Dickens. Our premises are opposite the British Museum in Bloomsbury, London. We publish between 4 and 6 major catalogues per annum. As traditional and professional booksellers, we prefer to develop a personal relationship with collectors - and customers via the internet.

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