Additions to the Works of Alexander Pope, Esq. Together with Many Original Poems and Letters, of Cotemporary( sic) Writers, Never Before Published. In Two Volumes
by Pope, Alexander
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- very good
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/No Jacket, As Issued
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About This Item
London: Printed for H.Baldwin, T. Longman, R. Baldwin, C. Robinson, T. Caslon, C. Kearsly, and J. Ridley, 1776. SCARCE. (4), xiii(1), (6), 236; (8), 276 pp. With title page engravings both volumes. Armorial bookplate signed A(?) Bouverie, bearing the Latin inscription "Patria Cara Carior Libertas" ("Dear homeland freedom dearer"). Two volumes in contemporary calf, later expertly rebacked 19th c. calf with five raised bands and lettered in gilt. Very Good, corners rubbed, light foxing to end papers only. . First Edition. Full Calf. Very Good/No Jacket, As Issued. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.
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- Dale Steffey Books, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 007993
- Title
- Additions to the Works of Alexander Pope, Esq. Together with Many Original Poems and Letters, of Cotemporary( sic) Writers, Never Before Published. In Two Volumes
- Author
- Pope, Alexander
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket, As Issued
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Printed for H.Baldwin, T. Longman, R. Baldwin, C. Robinson, T. Caslon, C. Kearsly, and J. Ridley
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1776
- Size
- 12mo - over 6¾" - 7&
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- Poetry; Eighteenth Century;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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