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Poetry of nature, - comprising, a selection of the most sublime and beautiful apostrophes, histories, songs, elegies, &c. from the works of the Caledonian bards. The typographical execution in a style (14576525658)
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Title: Poetry of nature, : comprising, a selection of the most sublime and beautiful apostrophes, histories, songs, elegies, &c. from the works of the Caledonian bards. The typographical execution in a style entirely new, and decorated with the superb ornaments, of the celebrated Caslon.
Year: 1789 (1780s)
Authors: Potter, Mary, fl. 1789 Harward, Charles, fl. 1789, former owner. StEdNL: Oss.30 Bernel, George, former owner. StEdNL: Oss.30 Blake, Mrs., fl. 1811, former owner. StEdNL: Oss.30 Blake, Charles, fl. 1811, former owner. StEdNL: Oss.30
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Publisher: (London : printed by J.P. Cooke
Contributing Library: National Library of Scotland
Digitizing Sponsor: National Library of Scotland
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The patterns are the result of color floated on either plain water or a viscous solution known as size, and then carefully transferred to an absorbent surface, such as paper or fabric. Through several centuries, people have applied marbled materials to a variety of surfaces. It is often employed as a writing surface for calligraphy, and especially book covers and endpapers in bookbinding and stationery. Part of its appeal is that each print is a unique monotype.
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