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Imprint Names:
Imprint Locations:
Date
    between 1802 and 1819
Imprint:

Printed and sold by J. Pitts No. 14 Greatst. [sic] Andrew- street, seven Dial[s]

Notes:

Harding B 16(101c) is another edition.


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Ballad - Roud Number: V18992

Title: The genius of Britain

First Line: The genius of Britain went hovering round

Themes:  Naval ,  Liberty

Illustration

IconClass Codes:
33C225: Parting, leave-taking (of lovers)
45D323: Sailor
46C24(SHIP): Sailing-ship, sailing-boat (with NAME)
46C232: Rowing-boat, canoe, etc.
46C223: Harbour
33A2: Taking leave
46C222: Ship in the roads, roadstead

Printings:

Shelfmark: 2806 c.18(125)

Notes:  Slip.


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Shelfmark: Harding B 25(721)

Notes:  Slip.


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