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PwV - Literary Manuscripts in the Portland (Welbeck) Collection, 16th-19th centuries
Document Reference
Pw V 180
Title
MS poem, entitled 'The Tears of Amaryllis for Amyntas', by William Congreve; n.d.
Extent
6 ff
Level
Item/file
Content Description
Text consists of 170 lines.
Beal dates this copy to c.1703 (see Index, II, CgW 45)
Title Of Work
The Tears of Amaryllis for Amyntas
First Line of Poem
'Twas at the time when new returning Light
Last Line of Poem
And Bless his peaceful Grave where first they grew
Language
English
Physical Description
Three folios folded once to make six quartos
Condition
Good
Descriptive Features
Watermark: Post Horn within crowned shield, and insignia 4WR suspended under shield, 115 x 62 mm
Countermark: Letters HIB, 15 x 32 mm
Two gatherings sewn together with cotton.
Watermark
Horn (crowned shield)
Related Material
Index, ELM II, CgW 45
University of Nottingham Library:
University of Nottingham Library:
Publication Note
William Congreve, The Tears of Amaryllis for Amyntas (London, 1703)
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Code
PersonName
Dates of existence
NA72830
Congreve; William (1670-1729); Mr
1670-1729
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