A Collection of Poems in Four Volumes: by Several Hands.

George Pearch, (compiler); Robert Dodsley, (1703-1764); Isaac Taylor, (engr., 1787-1865).

Published by London: Printed for G. Pearch, and sold by Joseph Johnson, St. Paul's Church-yard., 1775

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4 volumes 8vo. I. [4], 317, [3] pp. II. [4], 316, [4] pp. III. [4], 324, [4] pp. IV. [4], 316, [8] pp. Bound with the half-titles: 'A Collection of Poems, Consisting of Valuable Pieces, Not Inserted in Mr. Dodsley's Collection, Or Published Since. With Several Originals, By Eminent Writers'. Each volume with an engraved title vignette depicting musicians and with opening vignettes depicting in vols. I: Abelard as hooded monk at sea; II: A shepherd and his flock; III: Mary Queen of Scots; and IV: a valetudinarian; all by Isaac Taylor. In contemporary speckled calf, board edges and spines gilt and with burgundy and black letter-pieces (loss to title-piece on vol. IV). Chipping to heads and tails of spines and mild bumping to some corners, but overall a handsome set.

Seller Inventory # PS.683

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Collection of Poems in Four Volumes: by Several Hands.
• Publisher: London: Printed for G. Pearch, and sold by Joseph Johnson, St. Paul's Church-yard.
• Publication Date: 1775
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good