EBBA 22436
Magdalene College - Pepys
| [T]he Rich Mens Joyes / OR, THE / Poor Mens Cares and Comforts. / Tho' Rich men have what e're they'l crave / and go both fine and gay; / Yet Poor in time, to Bliss may clime, / and be as Rich as they. | |
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| Date Published | 1688 |
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| Imprint | Printed for I. Back at the Black Boy near the draw bridge on London |
| License | This may be Printed, R.P. |
| Collection | Magdalene College - Pepys |
| Page | 5.174 |
| Location | Pepys Library |
| Shelfmark | Pepys Ballads 5.174v |
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| Part 1 | |
| Title | [T]he Rich Mens Joyes / OR, THE / Poor Mens Cares and Comforts. / Tho' Rich men have what e're they'l crave / and go both fine and gay; / Yet Poor in time, to Bliss may clime, / and be as Rich as they. |
| Tune Imprint | Tune of, Charon make hast, &c. |
| First Lines | Would you know who may take the greatest pleasur / having their fill of delight and ease; |
| Refrain | For he must live by his Labour still. [with variations] |
| Album Page | 1/2 sheet oblong folio, hinged, 195 x 280 |
| Condition | all edges cropped, creased, damaged surface, uneven inking, recto shows through |
| Ornament | vertical rule |