Illustrations of the literary history of the eighteenth century, consisting of authentic memoirs and original letters of eminent persons; and intended as a sequel to the Literary anecdotes
Print Book, English, 1817-1858
Printed for the author by Nichols, Son and Bentley, London, 1817-1858
Criticism, interpretation, etc
8 volumes plates, portraits 23 cm
1266677
Vols. 5-8 have imprint: London, Printed by and for J.B. Nichols and Son
Vol. 5 and 6 were published posthumously; two more volumes (v. 7-8)--were added by John Bowyer Nichols in 1848 and 1858. Cf. Dict. nat. biog
"Literary illustrations of the eighteenth century. Additions and corrections. By J.B. Nichols, F.S.A. 1857": v. 8, p. [613]-686
"Index to the eight volumes": v. 8, 141p. at end