Court poems. Viz; 1. The basset-table. An eclogue. II. The drawing-room. III. The toilet. A copy of verses to the ingenious Mr. Moore, author of the celebrated worm-powder. All four by Mr. Pope. To which is added W.T. to fair Clio.

ID 22986
Title Court poems. Viz; 1. The basset-table. An eclogue. II. The drawing-room. III. The toilet. A copy of verses to the ingenious Mr. Moore, author of the celebrated worm-powder. All four by Mr. Pope. To which is added W.T. to fair Clio.
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Self-published No
Volumes 1
Pagination 24
Date of Publication 1716
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Imprint reprinted by S. Powell, at the Sign of the Printing-Press, in Copper-Alley; for G. Risk, Bookseller, at the Sign of the London in Dames-Street.
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Location of Printing London GB
Format Duodecimo (12mo)
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Price (pence) 3.0
Total Price (in pence) 3
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Notes [From ESTC: "The greatest share in the authorship of these verses is that of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu.", "Only the verses ’To .. Mr. Moore’ are by Pope.", and "W.T. = William Tunstall."]
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Unknown, Montagu, Mary Wortley. Court poems. Viz; 1. The basset-table. An eclogue. II. The drawing-room. III. The toilet. A copy of verses to the ingenious Mr. Moore, author of the celebrated worm-powder. All four by Mr. Pope. To which is added W.T. to fair Clio.The Women's Print History Project, 2019, title ID 22986, https://womensprinthistoryproject.com/title/22986. Accessed 2025-10-26. 

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  publisher={George Risk [the London]},
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