A New Way of Posting a Libel, 23 November 1795
Scope and Contents
Published: S. W. Fores. An obese bill-sticker stands in profile to the right posting up with a long-handled implement a bill: 'Five Hundred Pounds Reward Wheras------ -------' Under his arm is a rolled bill. He wears a cocked hat and bag-wig, with a large apron. On the receptacle for paste slung from his shoulder is a coat of arms with the motto 'Templa quam dilecta' and a marquis's coronet. He says: "There it is in capitals, - the Libel at full length, and five hundred pounds reward - he that runs may read, I think I shall be a match for the Ghost!!" Other adjacent bills are inscribed: 'In the Dead of Night a new Song'; 'O Dear what can the matter be', and 'Theatre Royal Good Natur'd Man Part of Croaker by------Farse of the Alarmist'. Description from the British Museum.
Dates
- Creation: 23 November 1795
Conditions Governing Access
Available by appointment in our Reading Room
Extent
1 Item(s)
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository
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