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Document ReferencePw V 180
TitleMS poem, entitled 'The Tears of Amaryllis for Amyntas', by William Congreve; n.d.
Extent6 ff
LevelItem/file
Content DescriptionText consists of 170 lines.

Beal dates this copy to c.1703 (see Index, II, CgW 45)
Title Of WorkThe Tears of Amaryllis for Amyntas
First Line of Poem'Twas at the time when new returning Light
Last Line of PoemAnd Bless his peaceful Grave where first they grew
LanguageEnglish
Physical DescriptionThree folios folded once to make six quartos
ConditionGood
Descriptive FeaturesWatermark: 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.
WatermarkHorn (crowned shield)
Related MaterialIndex, ELM II, CgW 45
University of Nottingham Library:
University of Nottingham Library:
Publication NoteWilliam Congreve, The Tears of Amaryllis for Amyntas (London, 1703)

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CodePersonNameDates of existence
NA72830Congreve; William (1670-1729); Mr1670-1729
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