The life of Samuel Matthews, The Norwood Hermit. : Being curious particulars of his misfortunes, & strange propensity, the manner of his living, and anecdotes exemplary of his character: likewise, the authentic account of the tragical termination of his existence.

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The life of Samuel Matthews, The Norwood Hermit. : Being curious particulars of his misfortunes, & strange propensity, the manner of his living, and anecdotes exemplary of his character: likewise, the authentic account of the tragical termination of his existence. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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London : Printed and sold by Harrild and Billing, at the Bluecoat-Boy printing office, 30, Russell Street, Bermondsey; sold also by T. Hughes, bookseller, Queen's-Head Passage, Paternoster Row; and Wilmott and Hill, Borough, [1803?]

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35 pages, 1 unnumbered page, 1 unnumbered leaf of plates : illustrations (wood engr.) ; 12mo (18 cm)

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Printed on title-page: Sixpence.
Frontispiece captioned 'Old Mathews.' [sic].
Two decorative tailpieces.
Colophon: Harrild & Billing, printers, Russell Street, Bermondsey.
Samuel Matthews was found murdered on 28 December 1802.

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