Death & Dying
In the Praise of Typography
From English Broadside Ballads (TCP)
Blush not to see a Virgin press'd
Arts fairest Hand-Maid, though she's dress'd
In Sable and in Argent, for
Her Coat is Nobler than of Or:
Black makes her Beauty spots, and White
Concenters to compleat Delight:
Yet know unto her Dowry's due
Something for the Interview:
And if your Liberall looks commend
Her feature, she'l remain Your Freind,
Not unto Death, for know that She
Can give you Immortality.
Codex Note
Full title: In the praise of Typography. TCP B06413 (1658).
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