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Sacrifice, or, Death of Abel

TitleSacrifice, or, Death of Abel
Publication TypeBook
Year of Publication1762
AuthorsArne T
CityLondon
LibraryFolger Shakespeare Library
Call Number155-228q
BindingBound in calf with stamp 1 in gold on both covers
SignatureSignature on the titlepage to #16 (Gioas re di Guido, London, 1770): “Edw. Stratford.”
Stamp(s): 

Stratford, Edward, 2nd Earl of Aldborough (Stamp 1)

Stratford, Edward, 2nd Earl of Aldborough (Stamp 1)
Dimensions:
Arms Quarterly 1 & 4. Barry of ten a lion rampant (Stratford) 2. Two lions combatant supporting a dexter hand couped at the wrist in chief three estoiles in base waves of the sea therein naiant a salmon (O'Neill) 3. A sword erect between four crosses patty fitchy (Paul) impaling Per pale three lions rampant (Herbert) Supporters Dexter A winged female figure representing Fame holding a trumpet and Sinister An olive branch and a man in complete armour with a sword, shield and tilting spear Crest An arm in amour embowed holding a scimitar