Newburgh Hamilton

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Newburgh Hamilton (1691–1761) was an Irish playwright of Scottish descent who was the librettist of several of Handel's oratorios.

Shelfmark W/L-2-41
William Somner. Treatise of the Roman ports and forts in Kent. By William Somner. Publish'd by James Brome, ... To which is prefixt the Life of Mr. Somner. 1693.
Engraved bookplate on verso of title page with motto 'Through': Newburgh Hamilton.