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The 1602 quarto edition of Salmacis and Hermaphroditus was published in London by John Hodgets. It containes an authorial dedication to Calliope, the greek muse of epic poetry (unsigned), three commendatory poems (signed W.B., I.B., A.F.), and an authorial address to the reader (unsigned).  No author is indicated, however, Francis Beaumont's authorship of the poem has never been seriously challenged.

Collation details: 4º, A1-E4, 20 leaves unnumbered. Title A1 (A1v blank). Dedication A2, Commendatory Poems A2v, A3, A3v, To the Reader A4, Poem B (A4v blank).

 

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