Dedication signed: Richardus Cumberland.

In the 'Ad lectorem' the comma in line 8 is under the "B" of "Burmannum".

Variant; in the 'Ad lectorem' the comma in line 8 is under the first "u" of Burmannum. (Hazen).

Signatures: [pi1], [2pi²], A-3U⁴ (-3U4).

With two vignettes engraved by Charles Grignion.

Formerly owned by Richard Bull. Lot 66 in Burgh sale, 1926; lot 234 in Tregaskis catalogue 925, 1927.

Lot 130, Orford sale 1902; lot 896, Spoor sale 1939. Allen Tracy Hazen copy 10 (p. 50).

Formerly owned and bound by Horace Walpole, gifted to an unknown recipient with note 'Ex dono editoris Mr. Horace Walpole'; also with a few 19th century booksellers' notes on end leaves. Purchased in the 19th century by the then Earl of Orford and remained at Wolterton until sold at Christie's in December 1989 by Lord Walpole.

Hazen, A.T. Bibliography of the Strawberry Hill Press, 7

English short title catalogue, T112686

Pharsalus, Battle of, Farsala, Greece, 48 B.C. > Poetry.

Rome > History > Civil War, 49-45 B.C. > Poetry.

Annotations (Provenance) - 18th century.

Binders' stamps (Binding) - Jenkins & Cecil.

Binders' stamps (Binding) - Edwards of Halifax.

Extra-illustrated copies (Provenance) - 18th century.

Fore-edge paintings (Binding)