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The great messenger of mortality; or, a dialogue betwixt Death and a beautiful lady. [electronic res...

The great messenger of mortality; or, a dialogue betwixt Death and a beautiful lady. [electronic res...

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The great messenger of mortality; or, a dialogue betwixt Death and a beautiful lady. [electronic resource] : From whence it appears that death is no respecter of persons either for birth or beauty; so that as sure as we are born, we shall certainly die: therefore let us prepare ourselves against that hour and time, that he may appear as a welcome messenger, that brings glad tidings. Tune of, Farewel my heart's delight.

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The great messenger of mortality; or, a dialogue betwixt Death and a beautiful lady. [electronic resource] : From whence it appears that death is no respecter of persons either for birth or beauty; so that as sure as we are born, we shall certainly die: therefore let us prepare ourselves against that hour and time, that he may appear as a welcome messenger, that brings glad tidings. Tune of, Farewel my heart's delight.

Publisher

Newcastle upon Tyne : Printed and sold by John White, [1720?]

Date

[1720?]

Record Identifier

74Vvaym30v5O

MMS ID

991010501879702626

Language

English

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1 sheet ([1] p.) : ill. (woodcut)

Publication information

Publisher

Newcastle upon Tyne : Printed and sold by John White, [1720?]

Place of Publication

England

Date Published

[1720?]

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Full title

The great messenger of mortality; or, a dialogue betwixt Death and a beautiful lady. [electronic resource] : From whence it appears that death is no respecter of persons either for birth or beauty; so that as sure as we are born, we shall certainly die: therefore let us prepare ourselves against that hour and time, that he may appear as a welcome m...

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Dialogue betwixt Death and a beautiful lady.

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Date of publication suggested by cataloger.

Verse: "Fair lady, lay your costly robes aside,".

Copy cut and mounted.

Reproduction of original in the British Library.

Citation / References Note

Roxburghe ballads Rox.III.442.

Early English books tract supplement interim guide C.20.f.9[442]

Early English books tract supplement interim guide C.20.f.9[443]

Reproduction note

Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Mich. : UMI, 1999- (Early English books online) Digital version of: (Early English books; Tract supplement ; A6:1[262])

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74Vvaym30v5O

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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74Vvaym30v5O

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MMS ID

991010501879702626