THE SEAMAN OF DOVER. In Four Parts.

Published by Printed by J. Evans, Long-lane. [n.d., c.1800?], London, 1800

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Seller: Marrins Bookshop, Folkestone, Kent, United KingdomMarrins Bookshop

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4to. 9.75 x 15.25 inches. Single sheet ballad with old fold line, printed in four columns. Broadside ballad. Some age related fraying of edges and browning of paper. A very good copy with all text intact. Decorated by woodblock of sailing ship below title. Popular ballad relating the tale of the Dover Seaman with ''excellent parts for strength and learning,' and of ' A beautiful lady whose name it was Ruth, A squire's young daughter, near Sandwich in Kent.' The verses relate all the difficulties and challenges their love has to overcome before they are finally able to wed. Library Hub records a number of locations other than London, where this ballad was published, including Bristol, Tewkesbury and York KENT BALLADS EAST KENT MUSIC MARITIME KENT.

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Bibliographic details

Title
THE SEAMAN OF DOVER. In Four Parts.
Author
DOVER BROADSIDE BALLAD.
Publisher
Printed by J. Evans, Long-lane. [n.d., c.1800?], London
Publication year
1800

Marrins Bookshop

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Founded by Patrick Marrin's father George in 1946, Marrin's Bookshop has been based in its current Folkestone location since 1963. Patrick has worked in bookselling since 1970. As well as rare antiquarian books, maps and prints, the stock includes a wide range of literature, library sets, travel, history and illustrated books in all fields. We also offer a bookbinding and restoration service. Visitors to the shop are welcome and we exhibit at UK book fairs. A large proportion of our stock can be searched on this website, or at http://www.marrinbook.co.uk.

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science and medicine, Natural history, maps and prints, Antiquarian books, History of Kent and English topography

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