124 folios: (fo. 2) title-page with scribblings and a 19th century note attributing the authorship to Sir Wm Coventry; (fo. 3) preface; (fo. 9) text. There is no indication whether this is an autograph copy of Savile's work or otherwise.
George Savile, Marquis of Halifax: Character of a Trimmer
This material is held atCambridge University Library
- Reference
- GB 12 MS Add.6010
- Dates of Creation
- 1684
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English .
- Physical Description
- 1 volume(s) 1 volume
Scope and Content
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Acquisition Information
Purchased 1918.
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Bibliography
The 'Character of a Trimmer' was printed in London, 1688, when it was attributed, incorrectly, to Sir W. Coventry, and was reprinted several times thereafter.