[Commonplace book], [1825 or later].

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[Commonplace book], [1825 or later].

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Manuscript, in multiple hands, of a collection of about 125 sentimental or lighthearted poems, many written by the compiler's acquaintances, on such subjects as nature, home, love, friendship, matrimony, and the love of God. The volume contains numerous pieces by Byron. Many other poems are signed with initials only; titles of these include Friendship's wish; Home; and To a butterfly. The collection also contains numerous epigrams and enigmas, as well as a humorous poem titled The old maid's register. Several poems are written by "Emma" and "Georgiana G." The volume also contains 9 pencil drawings, primarily of country scenes, fruits, and flowers, but also including one of a shopfront called Mayhew & Co. on Old Bond Street with songs in the windows, as well as another pencil drawing, touched with color, of a miser illustrating the poem on the same page, titled The vanity of wealth. Also included are two engravings, one of Holyrood House and the other of a shepherd with elaborate decorative gold edging; a butterfly, pasted in; and a watercolor butterfly scene.

1 v. (ca. 200 p.) : ill. ; 22 x 19 cm.

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Montgomery, James, 1771-1854

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